Wiring Harness Designer – Harness Team | Controls Electronics

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

BETA is seeking a Wiring Harness Designer to own 2D harness schematics in Engineering Base for production aircraft, ground support equipment, and test tools. You will translate interface requirements into complete, manufacturing-ready wiring designs and collaborate with 3D Design Engineers who use 3DX/CATIA to route harnesses through the aircraft. The role is primarily 2D; prior experience with Engineering Base is helpful but not required—we will train a highly detail‑oriented candidate.

There is meaningful opportunity to use Python, SQL/SQLite, and Git to automate sizing, checks, and data handoffs to manufacturing.

• Gather and interpret interface and configuration requirements from system teams and flight/production stakeholders.
• Create complete 2D wiring schematics in Engineering Base, including wire IDs, pin/terminal assignments, shielding/grounding, and splice logic.
• Select components (wire/cable, connectors/contacts, backshells, protection, labels/markers) that meet environmental, electrical, and maintainability needs.
• Perform wire sizing, bundle calculations, voltage drop, and derating calculations per BETA standards and applicable EWIS guidance (e.g. SAE AS50881).
• Collaborate with 3D Design Engineers in 3DX/CATIA to support routing, packaging, strain relief, bend radius, clamp spacing, and chafe protection.
• Produce manufacturing-ready Technical Data Packages: schematics, run lists/netlists, termination tables, BOMs with alternates, assembly drawings, labels, and test requirements.
• Drive designs through release in 3DX/PLM, maintain configuration control, and support changes.
• Partner with the Harness Build Team and Production to incorporate DFM/DFS feedback, reduce cost/weight, improve build time, and enhance serviceability.
• Support harness build, bench test (e.g., continuity/hipot), and on‑aircraft installation; resolve issues and update designs promptly.
• Use and extend internal automation (Python, SQL/SQLite, Git) for wire sizing, design rule checks, data validation, and automated generation of manufacturing packages; contribute to internal web tools and databases.

• 0–3+ years in wiring harness or closely related electrical/mechanical design; we will train strong, detail‑oriented candidates.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals and wiring basics; ability to read/create 2D wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with harness manufacturability and common build practices; willingness to collaborate on the shop floor.
• Ability to perform basic sizing and verification (ampacity, voltage drop, temperature/altitude derating) with guidance.
• Comfort working with structured data and version control (spreadsheets/databases and Git).
• Clear, consistent documentation habits and strong attention to detail.
• Exposure to Engineering Base or similar tools (E3 series, Capital, Solid Works Electrical) and to PLM systems preferred, but not required.

• Hands‑on harness design for aerospace, automotive, rail, or industrial equipment.
• Experience with Engineering Base and 3DX/CATIA; familiarity with releasing parts/drawings in PLM.
• Knowledge of aerospace harness components and standards (can be learned): AS22759/AS81044 wire, MIL‑DTL‑38999 and micro‑D connectors, AS39029 contacts, backshells/strain relief, heat‑shrink, braid, clamps/lacing; awareness of SAE AS50881/EWIS and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620.
• Experience generating or executing harness test requirements and using harness testers (e.g., Cirris, DIT‑MCO).
• Python scripting and SQL/SQLite for automation; familiarity with internal web apps and Microsoft stack (e.g., SharePoint/Power BI/Power Apps) is a plus.
• Experience integrating data with internal services or S3‑style object storage.

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