Staff Hardware Engineer, Electrical Distribution System / Harness

Stack AV

. Own the electrical distribution system and wiring harness architecture, including power distribution, grounding, circuit protection, signal integrity, and network interfaces .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical distribution system design, wiring harness architecture, and integration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in using ECAD/MCAD tools for schematic development and validation of automotive and industrial electrical systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Distribution System DesignWiring Harness ArchitectureECAD/MCAD Tools ProficiencyIPC/WHMA-A-620 CertificationAutomotive Ethernet Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Circuit ProtectionWire SizingVoltage Drop AnalysisGrounding AnalysisConnector and Terminal DesignHarness Verification and ValidationTechnical DocumentationData-Driven Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Troubleshooting SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CapitalCATIASiemens NXZukenAutoCAD Electrical

Certifications & Qualifications

IPC/WHMA-A-620 CertificationSAE/AIAG CredentialsSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringAerospaceRoboticsIndustrial EquipmentEMI/EMC StandardsISO 26262IATF 16949

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the electrical distribution system and wiring harness architecture, including power distribution, grounding, circuit protection, signal integrity, and network interfaces
Develop and release schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, harness drawings, bills of materials, and installation documentation using ECAD/MCAD and PLM tools
Perform wire sizing, voltage-drop, current-capacity, fuse, relay, connector, terminal, and grounding analyses for low-voltage and applicable high-voltage circuits
Partner with systems, electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve integration issues and deliver buildable harness designs
Lead design reviews, electrical interface definition, change control, and configuration management from concept through production-intent hardware
Define and execute harness verification and validation plans, including continuity, insulation, hipot where applicable, network, EMI/EMC, environmental, and vehicle-level testing
Support engineering, manufacturing, and testing of complete autonomous vehicles and Stack’s Automated Driving System modules

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, computer engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical distribution system, wiring harness, automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, robotics, or industrial equipment experience; 8+ years preferred for Staff-level scope
IPC/WHMA-A-620 training or certification, SAE/AIAG credentials, Six Sigma, or equivalent manufacturing and wiring-harness credentials are a plus
Demonstrated experience taking vehicle or complex-machine harnesses from requirements and architecture through design release, prototype builds, validation, and production support
Expertise with EDS architecture, circuit protection, wire sizing, voltage drop, grounding, connectors and terminals, shielding, splices, routing, retention, service loops, and harness packaging
Proficiency with electrical schematics and harness design tools such as Capital, CATIA, Siemens NX, Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, or comparable ECAD/MCAD and PLM systems
Working knowledge of CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, J1939, vehicle diagnostics, EMI/EMC, and relevant SAE, USCAR, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 26262, and IATF 16949 practices
Experience with DFM/DFA, APQP/PPAP, FMEA, supplier collaboration, and developing engineering processes in a startup or greenfield environment is desired
Strong troubleshooting, systems thinking, technical documentation, and data-driven problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
Candidate residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status may be verified due to U.S. national security and export-control requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity workplace committed to inclusion, entrepreneurship, and innovation
Occasional travel to manufacturing, supplier, and partner sites