Turion Space · 2 days ago
Senior Wire Harness Designer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expTurion Space is building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. As a Senior Wire Harness Designer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of electrical harnesses for aerospace systems.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own harness design and documentation from concept through launch across multiple spacecraft projects
Create and maintain harnessing documentation including drawings, and wire diagrams
Write harness instructions and iterate based on technician feedback
Serve as the wire harnessing subject matter expert (SME) and consult with other disciplines
Select and manage vendors for aerospace electrical components including connectors, crimps, shielding, overwrap, and wires
Manage harness vendors and build processes and priorities
Define test acceptance procedures, own final acceptance and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Perform harness routing within complex assemblies and ensure compliance with space constraints and environmental requirements
Support and participate in space vehicle integration in clean room
Maintain effective communication with all the functional groups to ensure manufacturability and project success (including mechanical, manufacturing, software, test, and supply chain)
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent technical experience
7+ years of hands-on experience designing and assembling wire harnesses in a high-reliability environment
Proficiency in tools for harness design (Altium, CATIA Electrical, Creo Cabling, or similar)
Knowledge of wire selection, shielding, EMI/EMC considerations
Confidence working in the lab automated test equipment, hipot testers, DMMs, and power supplies
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; excellent attention to detail
Preferred
Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS50881, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
Hands on experience assembling harnesses, soldering and crimping, with D-sub, micro-D, nano-D, MIL-DTL-38999, Harwin Datamate, and other connectors
Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company
Turion Space
Turion Space designs, builds, and operates DROID satellites to address pressing national security needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital
2024-12-02Series A· $20M
2022-03-01Seed· $1.5M
2021-09-01Seed· $6.2M
Leadership Team
P
Patryk Wiatr
Co-Founder & CIO
T
Tyler James Pierce
Co-Founder, President
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