Rocket Lab USA
Senior Harness Design Engineer I
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Senior · full-time
No sponsorship$124k-$170kDetected 79 days ago
Product ManagementAvionicsSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunication
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About the role
- Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
- Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical harness systems for spacecraft, including connector and backshell selection, wire selection, shielding, and routing.
- Collaborate with systems engineering to interpret system architecture and define electrical interfaces.
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for harness systems in the product lifecycle management (PLM) tool.
- Develop and maintain fabrication drawings and documentation for harness systems using tools such as Capital Essentials, NX, and Teamcenter.
- Support harness fabrication processes, ensuring compliance with space-grade standards and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and AIT) to ensure proper integration of harnesses into spacecraft.
- Perform electrical design and analysis to ensure harness systems meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
- Support electrical system schematics and harness design documentation.
- Participate in design reviews, providing technical input and ensuring harness designs meet program requirements.
- You'll Bring These Qualifications As A Senior Harness Design Engineer I:
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
- 5+ years of electrical engineering or avionics experience
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
- or other engineering degree
- Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
- Experience supporting satellite development programs and satellite operations
- Proficiency in electrical engineering principles, including power distribution, signal integrity, grounding, and communication systems (e.g., RS-422, SPI, Ethernet, CAN bus).
- Experience with harness design tools such as Capital Essentials, NX, and Teamcenter.
- Experience with electrical testing of harness systems, including continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and functional testing.
- Knowledge of thermal and mechanical considerations for harness routing and integration.
Compensation
- $124,000 - $170,000 USD
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful U
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