Avionics Harness Manager

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. Lead the Mk1 Vehicle Electrical Harness Design team .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,743 - $211,040 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading vehicle electrical harness design, managing complex engineering subsystems, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. Proficient in project management, risk management, and continuous improvement within the aerospace industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle Electrical Harness Design10+ Years Experience In Aerospace IndustryProject Management ExperienceFamiliarity With Creo, Zuken, Or WindchillKnowledge Of Harness Fabrication And Installation Processes

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Hard Skills

Wiring Interconnect Diagrams (WID)Harness Assembly DrawingsHarness Installation DrawingsDesign For ManufacturabilityAgile MethodologyRisk ManagementConfiguration ManagementRequirements ManagementResource/Budget ManagementTechnical Plan Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipContinuous Improvement MindsetTalent Acquisition And DevelopmentPerformance Management

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringLaunch Vehicle SystemsSpacecraft Electrical/Mechanical SystemsCost-Effective ExecutionCompliance With HR Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Mk1 Vehicle Electrical Harness Design team
Develop wiring interconnect diagrams (WID), harness assembly drawings, and harness installation drawings
Own the vehicle harness scope and ensure cost-effective execution while maintaining required deliverables
Identify and manage technical, scope, cost, schedule, asset, and safety risks and opportunities
Track team execution, deliverable schedules, and hardware costs
Create frameworks for collecting project data and use it to monitor key project metrics
Identify process improvement opportunities
Develop and oversee the technical plan aligned with vehicle system/customer requirements and internal design criteria
Own the MK1 vehicle harness lifecycle from development through integration and verification to production operations
Support design configuration development and trade studies
Support cable and harness assembly and testing
Oversee employee talent acquisition, development, and performance management
Foster continuous growth and learning while ensuring compliance with HR processes and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of leading and managing teams to deliver harness or other complex engineering subsystems or products
B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical subject area
10+ years of experience designing wire harnesses for the aerospace industry
Familiarity with Creo, Zuken, or Windchill
Design for manufacturability experience
Project management experience
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems
Experience with resource/budget management and reporting
Experience with Agile, IMP-level scheduling, risk management, configuration management, and requirements management processes
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or person granted asylum
Successful completion of Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed