Wire Harness Designer
Firefly Aerospace - Cedar Park, TX
Hiring: Wire Harness Designer Company: Firefly Aerospace Location: Cedar Park, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:18:29 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Java, JavaScript, Product Data Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Python, Siemens NX About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience working as a technician in the aerospace industry, preferably in a research and development or manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •Create and maintain drawing packages including schematics, wire diagrams, 3D routing, assembly drawings, and bill of materials. •Partner cross-functionally with engineers to define routing, wire gauge, shielding, grounding, derating, connector selection, and EMI/EMC considerations. •Integrate harness designs into vehicle CAD models, ensuring proper fit, form, and installation clearances. •Support rapid prototyping and flight hardware builds by resolving design issues and updating documentation. •Ensure compliance with Firefly standards, space environment requirements, and industry standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA specifications. •Participate in design reviews and support continuous improvement of interconnect design processes, templates, and best practices. •Manage revision and configuration control management for drawing packages across multiple platforms. •Serve as the CAD Librarian for interconnect components by creating, validating, and maintaining symbols, parts, connector families, and metadata within the CAD environments. Qualifications: •Solid understanding of aerospace wiring harness assemblies, connector selection, shielding, grounding, harness protection, and installation practices. •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications. •Strong work ethic, problem-solving, attention to detail, documentation discipline, and configuration control management. •Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. •Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, technical certification, or equivalent experience. •Proficiency with 3D CAD design, 2D drafting, and PLM/PDM software such as Siemens NX, Capital, and Teamcenter. •Operational familiarity with interconnect component selection, space-compatible materials, and aerospace routing constraints. •Knowledge of aerospace requirements and standards such as FAA, NASA, MIL-STD, and IPC/WHMA-A-620. •Programming and automation skills in Python, Java, and Javascript. •Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on development and production environment. 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!