Hiring: Staff Harness Engineer Company: Capella Space Location: Louisville, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 07:42:51 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Assembly, CAD, Design System About the job Experience: •5+ years’ experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex harnesses Required Skills: •Design System Level harnesses from power distribution to high-speed communications •Own the harness design lifecycle and implement harness design best practices •Collaborate across teams—mechanical, RF, electrical, and systems—to ensure seamless integration. Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, to include, but not limited to electrical component selection, testing, manufacturing, and production processes •Technical point of contact for Wire, Cable, Connector, and Harness suppliers •Support resolving non-conformances from harness suppliers •Provide critical input to schedule planning, hardware requirements, and process improvements •Define test plans and verification strategies that meet flight readiness requirements •You consistently deliver flight-quality harnesses on schedule with minimal oversight Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education •Knowledge of PCBA’s and working closely with electrical design engineers to define harnessing requirements and inform board level design decisions •An understanding of RF cabling, components, and testing •Excellent Organizational skills and strong documentation habits •Strong knowledge of industry harnessing standards (NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620, etc) •Strong knowledge of Zuken or other harness design applications •Strong knowledge of cable assembly design •An understanding of Electro Magnetic Effects (EME) to include Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) Compensation: •$126,887 - $181,949 / 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!