Wire Harness Design Engineer

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

Viasat is looking for Wire Harness Designers to join our outstanding team! In this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for the design of cables and harnesses, including all related content for various products. Your strong communication and organization skills combined with your knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and EMI design will serve you well as you generate wire lists, assembly drawings, specify connector and wire types, and work with systems, electrical, test and operations engineering teams to ensure a quality and manufacturable product.

The day-to-day

• Generate sophisticated cable and harness design packages for aviation and space applications
• Participate in group discussions
• Assist programs in identifying critical components and design features and challenges

What you'll need

• Associate of Science Degree in technology or related field and/or 2+ years of related experience in aviation and/or space applications
• Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, or other CAD based wire harness design tools.
• Strong oral and written skills
• Solid understanding and use of industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• Solid understanding of electrical schematics
• Experience in the creation of fabrication drawings and related BOM’s as well as experience with crafting processes and standardization documentation.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of with Agile or other PLM platforms.
• US citizenship required
• Up to 15-20% travel 

What will help you on the job

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline
• Solid understanding of cable and harness fabrication
• 3D routing experience
• Experience with routing in Creo or NX
• Experience with Siemens Capital
• Generate cable and harness internal specifications
• Ability to mentor and guide junior designers

Salary range

$95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ annually



At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.