Overview In this role you will help design, test, and integrate electrical harnesses for satellites and ground systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant harness solutions. You'll develop schematics, manage component selections, and lead verification activities to meet space-grade requirements. The position sits within a cutting-edge aerospace environment focused on closing connectivity gaps through a global space-based broadband network. This is an opportunity to contribute to reliable spacecraft electrical systems and hands-on testing in a growing space company.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems
- Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards
- Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems
- Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 0-2 years of industry experience or recent graduate with hands-on project experience
- Knowledge of space environment and industry standards
- Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations
- Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics)
- Experience with electrical simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB)
- Prior experience in electrical harness design through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects related to aerospace engineering
- Strong collaboration within cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- CAD tools: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics
- Electrical simulation tools: SPICE, MATLAB
- Schematic capture familiarity
