Harness Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)Active$118K

The opportunity

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

What you'll do

  • Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within our family of Starlink vehicles

  • Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment, and manage: technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements

  • Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs

  • Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive to closure all: systems integration trades related to those assemblies

  • Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of: harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration and shock to ensure full qualification for flight

  • Document and communicate the design, analysis and testing results thoroughly and clearly via design reviews

What they're looking for

  • Create and release on schedule, appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings
  • Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final: harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals
  • Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to: new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline