Harness Design Engineer

Position: Harness Design Engineer (Contract)
Harness Design Engineer (Space Systems)

Location:

Stevenage (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Security Clearance: SC Eligible (BPSS considered for candidates with strong Space/Defense backgrounds)

We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer (Electrical Harness) to take central responsibility for the Spacecraft Harness work package throughout Phases B, C, and D of major space programs. You will serve as the primary technical lead, coordinating between customers, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Design:
Define functional and physical electrical wiring, including functional channels, cable lists, and electrical diagrams (block/wiring).

Requirements Management:
Analyze mission requirements and cascade them into technical harness specifications.

Technical Analysis:
Perform or coordinate critical analyses including voltage drop, cable/connector derating, and mass estimation.

Supplier Management:
Lead co-engineering activities with suppliers, ensuring "On Time, On Quality, On Cost" (OTOQOC) delivery of hardware and documentation.

System Integration:
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test), and Electrical Interface teams to ensure geometric and functional consistency.

R&D:
Contribute to internal initiatives for harness standardization and process improvements.

Requirements

Education:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience:

Extensive professional experience in Electrical Harness Design, specifically within the Aerospace or Defense sectors.

Tools:
Proficiency with state-of-the-art harness design and modeling software.

Communication:
Fluent in English; additional proficiency in French, German, or Spanish is a significant advantage.

Soft Skills:

Ability to work precisely under pressure within an international, multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Assets

Direct experience in Electrical Interface engineering at the system level.

Foundational project management skills.

Hands-on experience with spacecraft MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test).

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy