Hiring: Harnessing Design Engineer Company: Impulse Space Location: Redondo Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:18:29 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Product Lifecycle Management, SQL, Systems Design About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with requirements for cable and harness design, fabrication, inspection, and acceptance in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.4 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 •Demonstrated capacity to optimize electrical and communication system designs for power distribution, conductor sizing, voltage drop, thermal performance, and component derating •Operational familiarity with radiation effects on avionics systems and materials in high-radiation space environments, including hardware design, analysis, and qualification for mission exposure conditions •Working familiarity with communication standards and data buses (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, RS-422) •Software and programming experience with emphasis on electrical interconnect systems and database integration, including working knowledge of SQL, YAML, and JSON Required Skills: •Lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical harness architectures, acting as the subject matter expert for interconnect systems on assigned programs •Translate system-level requirements into detailed harness designs that meet functional, environmental, and reliability constraints •Evaluate and specify components such as wiring, connectors, shielding approaches, cable constructions, and associated hardware suited for demanding environments •Create and release documentation packages including interconnect schematics, system block diagrams, and production drawings •Lead and contribute to design reviews, proactively identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities to improve overall system performance •Develop clear assembly instructions and verification procedures aligned with industry standards and proven engineering practices •Partner with cross-functional teams to define electrical requirements, ensuring alignment between mechanical, software, electrical, product, and compliance stakeholders •Support rapid development cycles, including prototyping, deployment, and continuous improvement Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) •Minimum of 3 years designing wiring and interconnect systems for harsh-environment applications such as aerospace, defense, or industrial platforms •Demonstrated ownership of full interconnect system design, including grounding approaches, signal performance, power distribution, and shielding strategies •Proficiency in interpreting and working from wiring diagrams and interconnect documentation •Demonstrated capacity to ensure compliance with system-level electrical constraints such as current capacity, voltage limits, redundancy requirements, bandwidth, and EMI/EMC considerations •In-depth knowledge of electrical failure modes and mitigation techniques, including interference, voltage drop, thermal effects, and crosstalk •Solid functional working knowledge of GD&T and common engineering drawing standards as applied to formboards, manufacturing drawings, and production documentation Compensation: •$110,000 - $155,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!