Mechanical Harness Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Harness Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Harness Engineer designs, develops, and integrates complex electrical harnesses that enable reliable power and data transmission within advanced electromechanical systems, with a focus on aerospace and space applications. The role involves detailed harness routing and CAD modeling, close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, and adherence to high-reliability standards for space environments.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop electrical harnesses based on system requirements, taking into account space constraints, environmental conditions, and performance needs.

+ Collaborate closely with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to define harness requirements and ensure alignment with overall system design objectives.

+ Create and maintain detailed harness documentation, including schematics, routing layouts, connector selection, and termination plans using CAD tools.

+ Ensure harness designs comply with applicable industry standards, aerospace guidelines, and internal quality requirements.

+ Perform analysis to validate mechanical durability, electrical performance, and environmental resilience of harness designs.

+ Support manufacturing, assembly, and integration activities to ensure harness designs are implemented correctly, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications.

+ Conduct testing and validation activities such as continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and signal verification to confirm harness performance.

+ Work with suppliers and vendors to source components, balancing cost, quality, lead time, and reliability considerations.

+ Document design processes, test results, engineering changes, and configuration updates in an organized and traceable manner.

+ Participate in design reviews, present technical findings, and provide input to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

+ Assist in troubleshooting issues identified during integration, testing, or field operations, and implement corrective actions as needed.

+ Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving standards in harness design and space systems to support continuous improvement.

+ Focus on harness routing and CAD modeling using tools such as Autodesk Inventor and Siemens NX, with an emphasis on robust and efficient layouts.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

+ A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electrical harness design for aerospace or space applications.

+ Hands-on experience with harness routing and CAD modeling, particularly using Autodesk Inventor and Siemens NX.

+ Proficiency with CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling of harness routing within mechanical assemblies.

+ Familiarity with harness design standards and schematic capture tools.

+ Ability to create and interpret detailed harness schematics, routing layouts, connector selections, and termination plans.

+ Experience performing analysis to validate mechanical durability, electrical performance, and environmental resilience of harness designs.

+ Ability to support manufacturing, assembly, and integration of harnesses in complex electromechanical systems.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation, design reviews, and cross-team coordination.

+ Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities applied to design, integration, and troubleshooting.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, design, and implementation.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+

Experience with high-reliability harness design for small satellites, Cube Sats, or nano/microsatellites.

+ Knowledge of space-rated materials and manufacturing processes relevant to harness construction.

+ Familiarity with thermal analysis and thermal management techniques in space environments.

+ Previous work with…