Wiring Harness Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience designing and routing complex wire harness assemblies for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and dedicated harness routing modules.
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings, flat patterns, and engineering bills of materials (BOM).
• Hands-on experience building, prototyping, and troubleshooting wire harnesses or mechanical assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and routing complex wire harness assemblies for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer for interpreting electrical schematics and defining harness pin-outs
• Deep knowledge of space-industry harness standards, including NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC-WHMA-A-620 space addendum.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC shielding techniques and grounding methodologies for aerospace systems.
• Experience managing spacecraft hardware through environmental test cycles, including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing.
• Experience designing fiber-optic harnesses, handling optical fibers, and selecting space-rated optical connectors.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with cross-functional technical teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $100,000-$135,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

ITAR Requirements

• Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

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