CesiumAstro · 11 hours ago
Principal Wire Harness Design Engineer II
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
11+ years expCesiumAstro is a pioneer in developing communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Principal Wire Harness Design Engineer II to lead the design and development of wire harnesses for space and airborne systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of high-complexity wire harnesses across space and airborne systems and associated GSE
Set requirements and workmanship standards for harness design
Define component and part selection planning and philosophy based on component availability and manufacturability
Lead definition of design for EMI / EMC compliance, radiation tolerance and space charging environments
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure harness designs align with system-level requirements for performance, manufacturability, and reliability
Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of harness systems at the box, subsystem, and platform levels
Manage the harness build floor and associated harness backlog and build planning
Set design standards and contribute to process improvements to advance the maturity of the wire harness discipline
Work directly with suppliers and contract manufacturers to manage supply chain, build quality and schedule outcomes
Present technical solutions in internal and external design reviews; serve as the subject matter expert for interconnect systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
11 years of relevant industry or university research experience
Proficiency in harness design tools such as RapidHarness and Capital Essentials
Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations
Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements
Desire to design-to-cost for a modern LEO space environment
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001
Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads
Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Aerospace industry experience
Preferred
Experience designing for space environments
Hands-on experience assembling wire harnesses
IPC-WHMA-A-620 harness build or trainer certification
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Company
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$385.24MKey Investors
Export-Import Bank of the United StatesTrousdale VenturesAirbus Ventures
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $200M
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
2024-02-13Series Unknown· $30M
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