Senior Harness Design Engineer

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. Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signals .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing electrical harnesses for power distribution and communication systems, utilizing advanced CAD software such as Creo and Zuken. Strong background in wire harness fabrication, installation processes, and compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wire Harness DesignCreo Pro/Engineer CablingZuken E3IPC/WHMA-A-620A Compliance10+ Years Aerospace Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical Harness Design3D CAD Software ProficiencyWire Derating AnalysisDesign For ManufacturabilityGD&T KnowledgeHarness Fabrication ProcessesInstallation Drawing CreationTechnical GuidanceIntegration SkillsTrade Studies Support

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

WindchillUnigraphics NX ElectricalCatia

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryNASA-STD-8739.4SAE AS50881Electrical/Mechanical SystemsLaunch Vehicle Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signals
Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable, and wire
Create wiring diagrams using Zuken E3
Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling
Create harness detail and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings from 3D harness data sets
Design and integrate harness support brackets
Support design configuration development and trade studies
Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
Support assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
Report activity schedule and technical status
Identify opportunities for technical improvements
Informally mentor and train less experienced harness engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, Windchill, or other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical or Catia
Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
Working knowledge and experience applying IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4, and SAE AS50881
Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
Design for manufacturability experience
Proficiency with Creo, Zuken, and Windchill preferred
Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes preferred
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems preferred
Experience with GD&T and ASME drawing practices preferred
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, 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