Spacecraft Harness Design Engineer II

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. Design, develop, and release spacecraft wire harness assemblies for bus, payload, and integration applications across the TeraWave satellite constellation .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,168 - $149,990 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and release spacecraft wire harness assemblies for bus, payload, and integration applications across the TeraWave satellite constellation
Develop Bundle Interconnect Diagrams (BIDs) and Wire Interconnect Diagrams (WIDs) in coordination with LRU/box owners across all subsystems (avionics, propulsion, GNC, RF payload, optical payload, solar array, thermal)
Produce harness engineering drawings including harness assembly drawings, installation drawings, and connector pin assignment drawings
Create and maintain 3D harness routing models in Creo/Windchill, performing interference checks, bend radius verification, and mass/length estimation
Select connectors, backshells, contacts, and interconnect hardware appropriate for the space environment
Define connector keying, clocking, and pin assignments to ensure proper mating and prevent misconnection during integration
Specify shielding termination methods based on EMI/EMC requirements and signal type
Perform harness-related analyses including voltage drop, wire derating, current capacity, weight estimation, and thermal dissipation
Coordinate with manufacturing engineering on harness fabrication
Support harness fabrication to specified workmanship standards
Develop test procedures for harness acceptance testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in spacecraft or satellite harness design, cable routing, or electrical integration
Demonstrated experience producing harness assembly drawings, installation drawings, and connector pin assignment documentation
Hands-on experience with BID/WID development and interface coordination across multiple subsystems
Proficiency with electrical harness CAD tools (Creo Cabling / Routed Systems, Zuken, Capital Harness, Mentor/Siemens, or equivalent)
Working knowledge of harness fabrication standards
Understanding of EMI/EMC principles as applied to harness segregation, shielding, and grounding
Familiarity with connector systems used in space applications (Micro-D, Nano-D, D-sub, circular MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-83513, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, Block diagrams, and interface control documents
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent harness designs in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on company’s intent to reward individual contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

harness designcable routingelectrical integrationharness assembly drawingsinstallation drawingsconnector pin assignmentBID developmentWID developmentharness-related analysesEMI/EMC principles

Soft Skills

attention to detailability to manage multiple designsinterpersonal coordination

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering