# Engineer II, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4597)

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX, Boston, MA, San Diego, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $88k – $132k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Nx, CATIA, Zuken, Capital Harness, GD&T, Ipc/Whma-A-620, Teamcenter, Rtca Do-160, Fmea, Plm
**Posted:** 2026-03-25

> Designs complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs, ensuring reliability through analysis, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requires bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in aerospace harness design with CAD and EWIS tools.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Drive design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs
- 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

## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- 2+ 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 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

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