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ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Harness Design Engineer

Full-Time
$120k - $150k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Mountain View, CA, USA
HybridOnsite work in Mountain View is highly preferred; remote work is optional through an ALTEN office.
Electrical Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of harness design experience.
  • Experience selecting connectors and components.
  • Knowledge of wire sizing, shielding, grounding, and power distribution fundamentals.
  • Experience with harness testing and validation.
  • Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment, including FAA airworthiness requirements, and aerospace wiring standards such as SAE AS50881.
Responsibilities
  • Own electrical harness design for the drone airframe, docks, and test platforms; the role is approximately 90% electrical and 10% mechanical, including clips, routing, and retention.
  • Design wire harnesses for the airframe, dock systems, and test benches.
  • Select connectors, wire, and harness components.
  • Create harness drawings, schematics, wire lists, and bills of materials.
  • Define routing, clipping, and retention with the mechanical team.
  • Plan and support harness testing, including continuity and hipot testing, and resolve issues.
  • Support the transition of harness designs to production.
Desired Qualifications
  • UAV or aerospace harness experience.
  • Experience with harness design tools such as Capital, E3, or SolidWorks Electrical.
  • Experience supporting production build and inspection.

About the company

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Aerospace and defense accelerated in Q1 2026, supporting ALTEN's North America mix.
  • Canada grew 7% in Q1 2026, helped by aerospace and banking.
  • ALTEN USA still maintains 12 active insights articles, signaling ongoing thought-leadership and recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • ALTEN Group's Q1 2026 North America activity fell 5%, with U.S. down 10%.
  • ALTEN's 2026 hiring cooled to 91 postings, while headcount dropped to 408.
  • Automotive and life sciences weakness threatens ALTEN USA's revenue through 2026.

What makes ALTEN Technology unique

  • ALTEN Technology USA spans aerospace, automotive, and medical devices across one engineering platform.
  • ALTEN North America added COO Marcel Klehr in July 2026, tightening regional execution.
  • Syncroness merger under ALTEN Technology gives Detroit and broader U.S. engineering depth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Parental Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2022
ALTEN Technology USA and Syncroness Merge to Strengthen US Engineering Service Offerings

/PRNewswire/ -- ALTEN Technology USA Inc. and Syncroness Inc. have merged under the name ALTEN Technology USA Inc. This merger combines decades of...