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KBR, Inc. · 3 months ago

Senior Harness Design Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $201K/yr

8+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leading company in providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Senior Harness Design Engineer to develop and deliver complex electrical harness systems for aerospace, defense, and government customers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and documentation of electrical harnesses, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies

Generate detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using industry-standard CAD tools

Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements in accordance with MIL-STD, NASA, and other customer specifications

Lead parts selection including connectors, backshells, wires, and protective coverings to meet program requirements

Conduct design reviews, resolve integration challenges, and provide technical leadership to junior engineers

Collaborate with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure harness designs meet program requirements

Support the development of test procedures, assembly instructions, and as-built documentation

Troubleshoot and provide solutions to design and integration issues throughout the program lifecycle

Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers in harness design best practices

Qualification

Harness designCAD tools proficiencyElectrical standards knowledgeEMI/EMC considerationsElectrical schematics interpretationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (Master's preferred)

8+ years of professional experience in harness or wiring design, preferably in aerospace or defense programs

Proficiency with CAD tools for harness and cable design

Strong knowledge of electrical standards, wiring practices, and industry specifications (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-W-5088, NASA-STD-8739)

Experience with EMI/EMC considerations, signal integrity, and grounding/shielding practices

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, block diagrams, and mechanical drawings

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills

Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) highly preferred

Preferred

Active Secret clearance

Masters degree in a relative discipline to Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Benefits

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees