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Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 4 hours ago

Avionics Harness Design Engineer (Mid)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$125K/yr - $155K/yr

3+ years exp

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing is seeking a highly skilled Avionics Harness Design Engineer to join their team developing cutting-edge space systems. The role involves designing, analyzing, and verifying electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ensuring compliance with rigorous spaceflight standards.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop detailed designs for electrical harnesses, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and 3D routing models

Select suitable connectors, wires, and shielding materials specifically designed for space environments

Work closely with the systems and mechanical engineering teams to ensure harness designs meet system requirements and space system integration needs

Perform electrical analyses, including voltage drop, signal integrity, and thermal effects, to validate harness performance

Ensure that all designs comply with EMI/EMC requirements and meet spaceflight standards such as NASA, ESA, and other aerospace-specific requirements

Conduct thorough environmental assessments to ensure the electrical harnesses are suited for the extreme conditions of space, including thermal, radiation, and mechanical stresses

Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for harness qualification, acceptance, and environmental testing

Collaborate with testing teams to validate harness designs under simulated space conditions, such as thermal vacuum, vibration, and radiation testing

Address any performance issues identified during testing and implement design improvements as necessary

Generate detailed design documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and manufacturing drawings

Ensure all designs meet relevant aerospace standards and regulations, such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-810, and NASA-STD-8739.4

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for design iterations, compliance checks, and testing results

Work closely with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, integration teams, and manufacturing teams to ensure harness designs align with overall system goals and integration requirements

Support harness installation, integration, troubleshooting, and problem resolution during spacecraft assembly and testing phases

Qualification

Electrical harness designAerospace engineeringElectrical CAD toolsSpaceflight standardsElectrical design principlesProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCollaborative skills

Required

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience in electrical harness design for aerospace, space systems, or related industries

Familiarity with aerospace materials, components, and space-rated systems

Strong understanding of electrical design principles, including grounding, shielding, power distribution, and signal integrity

Proficiency in using electrical CAD tools (e.g., Altium, Rapid Harness) and mechanical CAD tools (e.g., NX, PLM in Teamcenter)

Experience with harness manufacturing processes, including vendor interaction, prototyping, and production support

Knowledge of spaceflight standards (e.g., NASA, ESA) and quality compliance requirements (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-810)

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings with a keen attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits

Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family

Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference