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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Electrical Harness Engineer to join our team in Lanham, MD. The Electrical Harness Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and integrating the electrical harnesses that form the backbone of the satellite's electrical system.
Responsibilities of the Electrical Harness Engineer include:
· Design and develop electrical harnesses for LEO satellites, factoring in mission needs, space constraints, thermal loads, and EMC requirements.
· Collaborate with systems, electrical, and mechanical teams to define harness specs and design constraints across subsystems.
· Create and manage detailed harness drawings, including routing, connector selection, and terminations using CAD tools.
· Ensure designs meet standards like IPC-WHMA-A-620, ECSS-E-HB-10-10, and applicable space agency guidelines.
· Perform simulations and analyses to validate mechanical strength, electrical performance, and environmental resilience.
· Support manufacturing with guidance during harness fabrication, assembly, and testing to ensure quality and compliance.
· Conduct in-house testing (continuity, insulation resistance, signal integrity) to verify harness reliability.
· Coordinate with suppliers to source components, balancing quality, cost, and schedule.
· Maintain thorough documentation of designs, tests, and changes for traceability and reviews.
· Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings to improve harness integration and performance.
· Assist in troubleshooting harness issues during integration, testing, and operations.
· Stay current on harness technologies and explore improvements in design and manufacturing.
Qualifications for the Electrical Harness Engineer include:
· Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
· Experience in space harness design; LEO satellite experience preferred.
· Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, CATIA, NX) for harness design.
· Strong knowledge of connectors, cables, and space-qualified components.
· Understanding of signal integrity, EMC/EMI, and grounding for space systems.
· Familiar with industry and space agency standards for harness design and testing.
· Experience with mechanical/electrical testing and interpreting results.
· Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and quality focus.
· Effective communicator and team player across disciplines and vendors.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
· Passion for space systems and contributing to LEO missions.
Compensation for the Electrical Harness Engineer includes:
· Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
· Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
Keywords:
electrical harness design, LEO satellites, cable routing, connector selection, backshells, CAD tools, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, IPC-WHMA-A-620, ECSS-E-HB-10-10, space-qualified components, EMC, EMI, grounding techniques, signal integrity, thermal considerations, vibration analysis, shock resistance, harness testing, continuity testing, insulation resistance, mechanical integrity, electrical performance, system integration, subsystem coordination, satellite systems, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, harness fabrication, harness assembly, design validation, design documentation, test procedures, design reviews, cross-functional collaboration, supplier coordination, component sourcing, cost-effective design, schedule adherence, quality assurance, space environment, satellite integration, in-orbit operations, troubleshooting, design optimization, innovation, space-rated materials, thermal management, simulation tools, MATLAB, SPICE, harness standards, small satellites, CubeSats, nano satellites, microsatellites, space agency compliance, project management, multitasking, technical communication, and problem-solving.
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Responsibilities of the Electrical Harness Engineer include:
· Design and develop electrical harnesses for LEO satellites, factoring in mission needs, space constraints, thermal loads, and EMC requirements.
· Collaborate with systems, electrical, and mechanical teams to define harness specs and design constraints across subsystems.
· Create and manage detailed harness drawings, including routing, connector selection, and terminations using CAD tools.
· Ensure designs meet standards like IPC-WHMA-A-620, ECSS-E-HB-10-10, and applicable space agency guidelines.
· Perform simulations and analyses to validate mechanical strength, electrical performance, and environmental resilience.
· Support manufacturing with guidance during harness fabrication, assembly, and testing to ensure quality and compliance.
· Conduct in-house testing (continuity, insulation resistance, signal integrity) to verify harness reliability.
· Coordinate with suppliers to source components, balancing quality, cost, and schedule.
· Maintain thorough documentation of designs, tests, and changes for traceability and reviews.
· Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings to improve harness integration and performance.
· Assist in troubleshooting harness issues during integration, testing, and operations.
· Stay current on harness technologies and explore improvements in design and manufacturing.
Qualifications for the Electrical Harness Engineer include:
· Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
· Experience in space harness design; LEO satellite experience preferred.
· Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, CATIA, NX) for harness design.
· Strong knowledge of connectors, cables, and space-qualified components.
· Understanding of signal integrity, EMC/EMI, and grounding for space systems.
· Familiar with industry and space agency standards for harness design and testing.
· Experience with mechanical/electrical testing and interpreting results.
· Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and quality focus.
· Effective communicator and team player across disciplines and vendors.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
· Passion for space systems and contributing to LEO missions.
Compensation for the Electrical Harness Engineer includes:
· Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
· Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
Keywords:
electrical harness design, LEO satellites, cable routing, connector selection, backshells, CAD tools, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, IPC-WHMA-A-620, ECSS-E-HB-10-10, space-qualified components, EMC, EMI, grounding techniques, signal integrity, thermal considerations, vibration analysis, shock resistance, harness testing, continuity testing, insulation resistance, mechanical integrity, electrical performance, system integration, subsystem coordination, satellite systems, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, harness fabrication, harness assembly, design validation, design documentation, test procedures, design reviews, cross-functional collaboration, supplier coordination, component sourcing, cost-effective design, schedule adherence, quality assurance, space environment, satellite integration, in-orbit operations, troubleshooting, design optimization, innovation, space-rated materials, thermal management, simulation tools, MATLAB, SPICE, harness standards, small satellites, CubeSats, nano satellites, microsatellites, space agency compliance, project management, multitasking, technical communication, and problem-solving.
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