CesiumAstro

Space Technology

SeniorWireHarnessDesignEngineerII

$133–161k Westminster, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: Wire Harness Design, Aerospace Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Design and develop high-complexity wire harnesses. Influence requirements and workmanship standards”

Industry & Context.

Space Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting of harness systems

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee, Eligible to obtain U. S. Department of State authorizations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, 6 years of relevant industry or university research experience, Proficiency in harness design tools such as Capital Essentials or Zuken E3, Solid understanding of electrical/mechanical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations, Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs, Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, IPC-WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD 8739.4A, Skilled with high-reliability components, D38999 connectors, Micro-D connectors, Nano-D connectors, M227569 series of wire, M27500 series of wire, Detail-oriented approach, high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications, Excellent written and spoken communication skills, Aerospace industry experience

Nice to Have

Experience designing for space environments, Hands-on experience assembling wire harnesses, IPC-WHMA-A-620 harness build certification

What You'll Do.

Design and develop high-complexity wire harnesses

Influence requirements and workmanship standards

Cultivate preferred parts listing

Converge on design for EMI / EMC compliance

Ensure harness designs align with system requirements

Influence design standards

Contribute to process improvements

Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers

Present technical solutions

Serve as subject matter expert

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians; Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and technicians; Participate in design reviews

Communication Scope

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

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 a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I 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.  This role focuses on designing the critical power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects that turn boxes into systems. You will have the opportunity to take full ownership of wire harness designs, including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings. The environment is highly collaborative, working shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians to develop cutting-edge space and airborne systems. The role encompasses the full design process, from defining initial specifications through integration and test. You will also participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and recommendations to enhance the performance and reliability of wire harness systems. ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Impact the design and development of high-c

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