Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)
Leads architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs, including 3D CAD routing, analysis, prototyping, and testing. Requires 8+ years in aerospace/robotics harness design, CAD expertise, and EWIS tools.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs
- Own harness design process: concept, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release
- Perform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability
- Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments
- Collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration
- Mentor engineers and drive harness design best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- 8+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics
- Strong CAD skills (NX or CATIA preferred) for 3D harness modeling
- Experience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc)
- Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
- Experience with electrical schematics and connector selection
- Hands-on experience with harness fabrication or testing
- Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing harnesses for UAVs, aircraft, or spacecraft
- Familiarity with EWIS compliance and RTCA DO-160 testing
- Proficiency in failure mode analysis (FMEA) and root cause investigations
- Knowledge of Teamcenter or similar PLM systems
Skills
Nx, CATIA, Zuken, Capital Harness, GD&T, Ipc/Whma-A-620, Teamcenter, Ewis, Rtca Do-160, Fmea
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