SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER (STARLINK)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within our family of Starlink vehicles and/or gateway antennas
• Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX 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
• Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive to closure all systems integration trades related to those assemblies
• 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
• Document and communicate the design, analysis and testing results thoroughly and clearly via design reviews
• Create and release on schedule, appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings
• Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals
• Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages 
• 2+ years of electro-mechanical wire harness design experience (internships, student projects, and professional experience are applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installations drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure
• Wire harness component selection and qualification experience
• General wire harness analysis, testing and qualification experience
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of personal accountability and drive to succeed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:             

Pay range:    
Harness Design Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Harness Design Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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