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Electrical Engineer III - 2D Harness Design Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · Electronics · first seen 2026-07-16

About the Role

You will lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex electrical components and systems. Your primary focus is 2D harness design for satellite programs to meet requirements, while proposing innovative solutions to design challenges.

In this position, you will:

  • Design and develop 2D harnesses for satellite programs that meet all requirements
  • Modify and evaluate existing electrical systems and components to improve performance and efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical designs meet project specifications and standards
  • Conduct tests and simulations to validate electrical system performance
  • Document design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems
  • Act as Responsible Engineer (RE) for discrete technical packages
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and progress discussions
  • Stay updated with latest advancements in electrical engineering and apply new knowledge to projects

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree; Masters + 3 years experience also accepted)
  • 5+ years of related electrical engineering experience
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical fundamentals, applicable tools, methodologies, and principles
  • Familiarity with Electrical and Avionic systems and their functionality
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision on both small and large engineering teams
  • Intermediate knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
  • Intermediate knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
  • Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions
  • Ability to learn, receive instruction, and mentorship from more experienced engineers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous work experience on Satellites or Spaceplanes
  • Experience selecting parts for harnessing to meet requirements
  • Experience with NX2312 (Xcelerator) Routing tools, or TeamCenter and Mentor Graphics (Capital)
  • Experience taking preliminary designs to Flight Release status
  • Experience with configuration management
  • Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Experience composing and analyzing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA), circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Familiarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL)
  • Knowledge of Electro Magnetic Effects (EME), Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)
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