Vast · 21 hours ago
Senior Harness Design Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expVast is a company focused on advancing space exploration by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Senior Harness Design Engineer to support the development of systems required for the design and manufacturing of human-rated space stations, specifically focusing on electro-mechanical designs and harness production.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Develop the electro-mechanical design of flight wire harnesses for the Haven space station
Develop the electro-mechanical design of development and test harnesses to support qualification testing efforts
Meet with multidisciplinary stakeholders to gather harness design objectives and requirements
Develop harness design and routing solutions with a 3D NX CAD environment
Provide great flight wire harness and vehicle/system level documentation
Perform analysis and physical testing of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock to ensure full qualification for flight
Document and communicate the design, analysis, and testing results thoroughly and clearly through the use of design reviews
Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals
Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of capabilities, mass savings, cost savings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in design focused roles
2+ years of experience with wire harness 3D design, wiring diagrams, and formboard creation
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Preferred
Experience designing harnesses to IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC/WHMA-A-620-S, and NASA-STD-8739.4
Strong team working skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail
2+ years of experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Wire harness component selection and qualification experience
General wire harness analysis, testing, and qualification experience
2+ years of experience with harness design and manufacturing documentation
Capability to solve complex design problems within tight schedules and minimal supervision
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and space exploration, with a strong desire to revolutionize wire harness design
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong sense of personal accountability and drive to succeed
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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