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Boeing · 4 hours ago

Spacecraft Harness Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

USA - El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $154K/yr

2+ years exp

Boeing is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking a Lead Spacecraft Harness Design Engineer for their Millennium Space Systems division. The role involves providing electrical wiring interconnect systems for advanced research and development projects, managing complex interfaces, and supporting the transition of missions into high-rate production.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Development & analysis of EWIS architectures for multiple programs and bus configurations from mission and scientific payloads to experimental LEO small sats to MEO constellations and GEO vehicles

Generation of subsystem or unit-to-unit electrical block diagrams

Definition and documentation of signal connectivity through cross functional coordination with system, subsystem, and product engineers for spacecraft harness or printed wiring board design

Selection of harness components and hardware, such connectors, backshells, and wire/cable based on applicable satellite mission requirements and industry standards

Performance of voltage drop analysis, power current derating, and capacitance circuit analysis for harness and printed wiring boards

Development and analysis of PCB designs determination board form factor, schematic capture, board stack determination, component placement and trace routing

Generation of rigid or rigid-flex PCB, PCB Assembly Drawings, fabrication & assembly output files (Geber, ODB++, etc.)

Generation harness schematic diagrams, wire diagrams, and wire harness assembly drawings

Preparation and generation of harness acceptance testing procedures including the development of harness test scripts for cable testers

Participation of critical programmatic milestones (Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, etc.) including the preparation of data packages, conduction of design reviews, and closure of any liens from the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)

Support assembly and testing of FlatSat and flight harnesses while reporting on cost and schedule performance

Capture of as-built, made on assembly mockup harness builds to produce 2D/3D formboards

Support with the creation, maintenance, or update of harness design, assembly, and test standards and command media

Support in proposals and business development efforts as the responsible engineering authority (REA)

Management of external suppliers and subcontractors for harness and printed circuit board delivery

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringCable & Harness DesignPrinted Circuit Board DesignMentor GraphicsE3 ZukenCATIANexus ZukenSiemens XpeditionEarned Value Management SystemsTechnical Document CreationCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical discipline considered

Level 2: Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor's degree or possession of a higher degree with no work experience

Level 3: Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience with bachelor's degree or 3 years with higher degree

Ability to create detail-oriented designs while not losing sight of the higher-level design requirements. Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks and/or missions concurrently

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others

Work and execute independently with some technical oversight

Ability to create/revise technical documents for programmatic or strategic tasking

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferred

Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance

Experience with the successful design and delivery of spacecraft or aircraft wire harnesses and/or printed circuit boards. Rigid-flex PCB design preferred

Experience with early life-cycle satellite engineering activities, spacecraft integration and test, and launch operations

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Proficient using harness design software tools such as Mentor Graphics, E3 Zuken, or CATIA and with Microsoft Access and Visio

Proficient using PCB design software tools such as Nexus Zuken or Siemens Xpedition

Knowledge of harness design standards and specifications for spaceflight applications (MIL-HDBK-83575, MIL-HDBK-863, SAE AS50881, etc.)

Knowledge of PCB design standard and specifications (IPC-2221, 2222, 2223, IPC-A-600, etc.)

Knowledge of military standards of connectors, wires, and contacts for aerospace applications (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-24308, MIL-DTL-83513, NEMA-WC27500, SAE-AS22759, etc.)