Aerospace Wire Harness Designer

Electrical Harness Design Engineer —Spacecraft Systems– 12+ months
Mid-Level | Aerospace & Defense

*This job is fully remote from anywhere in the United States - candidates must reside in the United States*

Duration of this position is expected to be at least 12 months. Must be a Green Card holder or US Citizen.

Join a team developing next-generation spacecraft and cutting-edge spaceflight systems. We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Harness Design Engineer to support the design, development, and release of mission-critical flight harness systems for advanced space programs. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex aerospace hardware that must perform flawlessly in the harsh environment of space.

If you are passionate about aerospace engineering, electrical integration, and transforming vehicle-level requirements into manufacturable flight hardware, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary
The Electrical Harness Design Engineer will be responsible for the development, modeling, documentation, and release of flight electrical harness assemblies used in spacecraft and related aerospace systems. The successful candidate will create 3D harness models, develop manufacturing drawings and schematics, support design trade studies, and ensure configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
This role requires close collaboration with mechanical, electrical, integration, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to deliver flight-ready designs that meet demanding performance, reliability, EMI/EMC, and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities
3D Flight Harness Design & Modeling

• Develop and maintain 3D flight harness models using Creo 12 (Pro/ENGINEER) Cabling.
• Create routed harness data files and associated electrical design documentation.
• Design harness support hardware including:
  • Brackets
  • Clamps
  • Mounting provisions
  • Secondary retention structures
• Support conceptual design development, layout optimization, and engineering trade studies.
• Maintain and update engineering Bills of Material (eBOMs) within Windchill based on released CAD models.
• Select appropriate:
  • Electrical connectors
  • Contacts and terminations
  • Protective coverings and sleeving
  • Sealing grommets and back shells
• Design harness routing with consideration for:
  • EMI/EMC mitigation
  • Signal integrity
  • High-voltage applications
  • Mechanical protection
  • Thermal environments
  • Spaceflight reliability requirements

2D Harness Drawing Development

• Create detailed harness assembly drawings for production and flight release.
• Generate 2D flat harness drawings directly from 3D harness datasets.
• Develop complete drawing packages including:
  • Parts lists
  • Connector callouts
  • Wire identification
  • Assembly notes
  • Manufacturing requirements
• Release manufacturing drawings containing:
  • Pin assignments
  • Connector interfaces
  • Wire specifications
  • Associated eBOM information

Electrical Schematics

• Develop and maintain 2D wiring schematics for production flight hardware.
• Interpret and implement vehicle-level Electrical Interface Control Documents (EICDs).
• Design cable shielding architectures and termination methods.
• Ensure schematic compliance with aerospace electrical and manufacturing standards.

Cross-Functional Engineering Support

• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and integration engineering teams.
• Resolve design and production issues through analysis and engineering solutions.
• Support design reviews, configuration management activities, and release processes.
• Participate in prototype, qualification, and flight hardware development efforts.

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience, OR
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and directly related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Required Technical Skills

• Experience with Creo Cabling / Creo Parametric.
• Experience designing electrical harnesses, cable assemblies, or interconnect systems.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of connector systems, wire/cable selection, shielding, and termination methods.
• Familiarity with configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and interface control documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windchill PLM/PDM systems.
• Aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, aviation, defense, or other highly regulated industry experiences.
• Knowledge of:
  • EMI/EMC design principles
  • High-voltage electrical systems
  • Flight or mission-critical hardware development
  • Spaceflight environmental requirements
• Experience supporting development from concept through production release.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and wiring practices.

If you're excited about designing the electrical lifelines of tomorrow's spacecraft and want to contribute to groundbreaking space missions, we'd like to hear from you.

Expected salary range: 
ME II - $120-140K - BS degree (engineering) plus 5 years related experience
ME III - 140-160K - BS degree (engineering) plus 8 years related experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
MORI Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.