Electrical Harness Design Engineer (m/f/d) Verified today
Your Role
You will be an integral part of the Avionics, Guidance, Navigation & Control (AGNC) department, specifically the Harness & Structures team, designing the complete Launch Vehicle harness in close collaboration with in-house harnessing production and all relevant stakeholders.
You will own the lifecycle of Launch Vehicle harnesses for the next generation Launcher, manage associated interfaces and ensure delivery on time, budget and scope. You will work in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical design of harnesses from architecture through complete electrical schematic
- Develop harness architecture according to Launcher requirements and design guidelines
- Own design and configuration of Launch Vehicle harnesses
- Interpret system-level diagrams to ensure harness compatibility across subsystems
- Engineer harnesses with attention to pinning, shielding, routing, and EMI/EMC compliance
- Generate manufacturing files and documentation (BOMs, harness testing files)
- Track design changes and adapt harnesses accordingly
- Collaborate with structures, propulsion, sensor and actuator teams to align interfaces and requirements
- Support integration and production activities, ensuring manufacturability and installation feasibility
- Maintain sensor and actuator database for harness integration consistency
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Extensive experience in harness design, sizing, and documentation from concept to production
- Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical, Capital, or similar tools
- Strong understanding of EMI/EMC challenges and mitigation strategies
- Ability to interpret system-level diagrams and wiring schematics
- Knowledge of harness manufacturability, installation, and maintenance considerations
- Experience with electrical testing methods for harness validation
- Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Bonus Skills
- Familiarity with aerospace harnessing standards and practices
- Experience in RF harnessing applications
- Experience in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX) including harnessing modules
- Experience in 3D harness design and routing including bundling, clamping, and path definition
- Hands-on experience in harness assembly
Benefits
- Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
- 30 days vacation
- Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after probation period
- Subsidised lunches
- Fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport
- Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
- Individual learning allowance after probation period
- Childcare allowance for non-school-age children