CesiumAstro

Digital & Mixed-Signal Electronics

EngineeringManager,WireHarness

$165–235k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Manager, Wire Harness at CesiumAstro. Skills: Wire harness design, Aerospace systems, Electrical engineering, Team leadership. Lead design, development, and integration of electrical wire. Oversee harness architecture, routing, connector selection, shielding, grounding,”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet performance objectives; Meet reliability objectives; Meet manufacturability objectives; Meet cost objectives; Meet schedule objectives; Deliver robust harness solutions; Improve harness manufacturability; Improve assembly efficiency; Reduce cycle time; Optimize cost

Industry & Context.

Digital & Mixed Signal Electronics
Problems you'll solve

Failure investigations; Root cause analyses; Issue resolution; Technical decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline, 7+ years of progressive experience supporting electrical systems, wire harness design, avionics integration, or related aerospace applications, 1-3 years of technical leadership, project leadership, or people management, Experience with electrical interconnect systems, cable harness design, connector systems, and aerospace wiring standards, Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, qualification testing, and product lifecycle development processes, Experience supporting spacecraft, satellites, military aircraft, or advanced aerospace systems, Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA, MIL-STD, and aerospace wiring requirements, Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT) principles, Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and configuration management processes, Experience with ERP, PLM, configuration management, and document control systems, Experience with wire harness design tools such as Capital, Zuken, or similar, Experience with engineering collaboration and requirements management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jama, and/or DOORS, Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Excellent written and spoken communication skills

What You'll Do.

and integration of electrical wire

Oversee harness architecture

Ensure compliance with industry standards

customer requirements

Provide technical direction for schematic development

Guide teams through design reviews

Evaluate and approve engineering changes

Support qualification

environmental testing

Manage engineering resources for program schedules

Coordinate engineering activities across multiple development and production

Monitor project progress and identify technical

Collaborate with Program Management to establish priorities and

Support proposal efforts

and resource planning

Drive issue resolution and technical decision-making across cross-functional

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to

Support transition from development to production

Resolve production-related technical issues and implement corrective actions

Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on quality

Support supplier selection

and technical oversight of

and retain high-performing engineering talent

Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and

Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning

Foster a culture of accountability

Ensure appropriate staffing levels and workload distribution across

Establish and maintain wire harness engineering processes

Ensure compliance with company procedures

configuration management requirements

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering quality

and regulatory inspections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing; Supply Chain; Quality; Program Management

Communication Scope

Written communication; Spoken communication

Process & Methodology

Program execution, Schedule management, Budget management, Resource planning, Project progress monitoring, Risk management

Full Job Description

## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add an Engineering Manager, Wire Harness to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.  In this position, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for the design, development, integration, qualification, and production support of electrical wire harness assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. This role provides technical leadership, people leadership, and program execution oversight to ensure wire harness designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule objectives. The Engineering Manager partners closely with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams to deliver robust harness solutions throughout the product lifecycle. This position is responsible for developing engineering talent, establishing design standards, managing technical risk, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across wire harness engin

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