Senior Harness Engineer

Motive Workforce Solutions

Alameda, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$131,750–$162,350 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Assembly Drawings, Avionics, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing Assembly, Production Systems, Propulsion, Requirements Management, Schematics, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Wire Harness
LOCATION
Alameda, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our client is an innovative aerospace company focused on advancing space technology and enabling a more connected planet. The organization develops launch vehicle systems and spacecraft propulsion technologies designed to support next-generation satellite missions.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Senior Harness Engineer to join the Avionics team and lead the design and development of wiring harness systems for a launch vehicle platform. This role owns the harness architecture across development, testing, and production for both test and flight systems.
The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and integrate advanced harness systems supporting the vehicle from early design through system integration and flight readiness.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the Harness Responsible Engineer for a launch vehicle program
  • Own harness architecture and system-level wiring design
  • Work cross-functionally with Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical teams to define harness requirements
  • Select connectors, materials, and components for aerospace environments
  • Design harness routing, mechanical layout, and EMI mitigation strategies
  • Create and maintain system-level wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
  • Draft and review manufacturing and assembly drawings
  • Support first article assembly, production, and flight harness development
  • Perform electrical testing including pin-to-pin isolation, grounding, and continuity checks
  • Troubleshoot development and production issues and implement corrective actions
  • Support system integration in a hands-on design, production, and testing environment
Compensation
Salary range: $131,750 - $162,350

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Motive Workforce Solutions