CesiumAstro
Space Technology
WireHarnessDesignEngineerII
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“Wire Harness Design Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: Wire Harness Design, Aerospace Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Assist design and development of wire harnesses. Adherence to requirements and workmanship standards”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements; manage supply chain, build quality and schedule outcomes
Industry & Context.
U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , conditional resident, asylee or refugee, eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, 2 years of relevant industry or university research experience, Familiarity in harness design tools such as Capital Essentials or Zuken E3, Basic 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, Exposure to industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and/or NASA-STD 8739. 4A, Awareness of high-reliability components such as D38999, Micro-D, Nano-D connectors and M227569/M27500 series of wire, Detail-oriented approach, high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications, Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience designing for aerospace environments, Conceptual idea of assembling wire harnesses and necessary tooling
What You'll Do.
Assist design and development of wire harnesses
Adherence to requirements and workmanship standards
Inform definition of design for EMI / EMC compliance
Collaborate cross-functionally
Proliferate design standards
Contribute to process improvements
Work directly with suppliers
Present technical solutions
Serve as subject matter expert
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians; Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure harness designs align with system-level requirements
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 Assist the design and development of high-com
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