CHAOS Industries · 14 hours ago
Wire Harness Engineer
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expCHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with advanced sensing and detection solutions. They are seeking a Wire Harness Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of wiring solutions for aerospace and defense platforms.
AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design wire harnesses and flex circuits, including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings for CCAs, subsystem, and platform-level applications
Perform wiring layout and routing for high-voltage/current systems, high-speed data buses, and mixed-signal designs
Create and maintain wiring diagrams, harness drawings, BOMs, and interface documentation
Conduct analysis and define program-specific testing procedures for wire harnesses to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and applicable standards
Support design verification, assembly, test, and integration of wiring and interconnects
Participate in design reviews, failure mode analysis, and compliance assessments related to military and aerospace standards
Assist in design for manufacturability and transition to production, including vendor and supplier collaboration
Opportunity to contribute to adjacent electrical or mechanical design tasks as program needs evolve
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in wire harness, cable assembly, or interconnect design for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics
Experience with wire harness design tools, such as Siemens Capital or equivalent
Practical understanding of signal integrity implications, including cable selection, wire routing, controlled impedance, shielding, and EMC considerations
Exposure to conducting signal integrity analysis for wire harnesses and interconnects
Familiarity with harness test and inspection requirements and techniques to verify compliance with applicable standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements
Familiarity with one or more industry standards such as MIL-STD-1553, IPC/WHMA-A-620, RTCA/DO-160, and quality frameworks such as ISO 9001
Working knowledge of lab instruments, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads
Knowledge of high-reliability design practices, derating guidelines, and environmental qualification considerations
Strong understanding of connectors, terminations, strain relief, and mechanical integration of cables
Ability to execute assigned design tasks and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
Experience with platform-level wiring integration in vehicles, aircraft, or ground systems
Experience with rigid-flex harness design and PWB manufacturing processes
Hands-on experience with flex circuits, discrete wiring, high-voltage/high-current power distribution, and high-speed signal harnesses
Experience conducting signal integrity analysis for wire harnesses and interconnects
Proficiency with Altium Designer schematic capture and PCB layout
Familiarity with automated harness manufacturing tools and processes
Experience supporting field installation, retrofit, or sustainment activities
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
Free daily lunch
‘No meeting Fridays’
Unlimited PTO
Casual dress code
Competitive base salaries
Generous pre-IPO stock option grants
Relocation assistance
(coming soon!) annual bonuses
Company
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems that give the ultimate advantage—domain dominance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersAccel,New Enterprise AssociatesAccel
2025-11-13Series D· $510M
2025-04-30Series C· $275M
2024-11-13Series B· $145M
Leadership Team
Bo Marr
Co-founder, co-CEO, CTO of Chaos Industries
John Tenet
Founder & CEO
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