CesiumAstro
Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer
$133K–$161K
Westminster, CO · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years of relevant industry or university research experience; aerospace industry experience is also required.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees or refugees (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Designs and validates wire harnesses for aerospace systems, from initial specifications through integration and testing.
What you'll do
- Own harness designs, including schematics, cable routing, connector selection, and assembly drawings.
- Analyze and test designs for compliance with standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers and harness assembly technicians.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Proficiency in harness design tools such as RapidHarness.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and EMC considerations.
- Knowledge of wire harness standards and regulations, including IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001.
Nice to have
- Experience designing for space environments.
- Hands-on experience assembling wire harnesses.
Pay
USD 133,000–161,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
RapidHarness, IPC-WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads
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