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Barrios Technology · 2 months ago

Harness Design Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions provider focused on supporting NASA and the commercial spaceflight industry. The Harness Design Specialist will assist in harness design from concept to production, collaborate with stakeholders, and perform analysis and testing to ensure designs meet requirements for space exploration.

AerospaceSoftware Engineering

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in harness design from concept and component selection, through to production, qualification, and system integration

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to gather harness design objectives and requirements

Develop harness design solutions within a CAD environment, and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements

Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs

Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock to ensure full qualification for flight

Create and release on-schedule appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings

Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings

Perform all other assigned duties

Qualification

Electro-mechanical wire harness designCAD proficiencyWire harness analysisWindchill proficiency3D modelingPersonal accountabilityPassion for space explorationTeam-working skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of related experience

OR - BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's Degree, plus ten (10) years of related experience

OR - BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of related experience

OR - BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school and (20) years of engineering experience

MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school can take the place of 2 years of appropriate work experience

Engineering or operations experience working on Space systems

Five (5) years of electro-mechanical wire harness design experience

Proficiency with CAD and Windchill

Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installations drawings and form board creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling, and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure

Strong team-working skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail

Capability to solve complex design problems to tight schedules with 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 start-up atmosphere

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Strong sense of personal accountability and drive to success

Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy

Work may involve sitting for extended periods

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs

Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical

Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others

This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed