Motive Companies ยท 14 hours ago
Harness Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expMotive Companies is dedicated to improving life on Earth from space through innovative launch solutions. They are seeking a Harness Engineer to design and lead harness development for their launch vehicle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective harness architecture and integration.
Environmental ConsultingIndustrialRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the Harness Responsible Engineer on the launch vehicle program
Define harness requirements, materials, and connector selection in partnership with Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical engineers
Design routing, layouts, and EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) details
Draft and review manufacturing and assembly drawings
Create and maintain product/system wiring diagrams and schematics
Conduct testing such as pin-to-pin isolation, grounding, and continuity checks
Troubleshoot development and production wiring issues and drive corrective actions
Document and update procedures, FMEAs, test results, requirements, and work instructions
Work hands-on in design, production, and testing environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of professional experience in harness design
3+ years of experience with mechanical design/CAD software and PLM tools
Ability to interpret and create complex electrical wiring diagrams
Strong knowledge of wire harness design and manufacturing processes
Experience with aerospace material/component selection
Hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience for wiring systems
Familiarity with industry specifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4/8739.6, NASA-STD-6016, SAE AS22759, or J-STD-001
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills
Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or able to obtain necessary trade licenses per ITAR/EAR regulations
Ability to meet background checks and, if applicable, obtain clearance to work on government contracts
Preferred
Background in aerospace applications
Experience with redundancy strategies for flight-critical systems
Designing for high-vibration and vacuum environments
Proficiency with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or RapidHarness
Demonstrated ability to balance weight, cost, and manufacturability in hardware design
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving approach to root cause investigations
Company
Motive Companies
Motive Companies is a provider of renewable energy and infrastructure solutions for industrial and commercial applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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