Senior Electrical Wire Harness Designer

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. As a Senior Electrical Wire Harness Designer at Turion Space, you will responsible for the design, development, and integration of electrical harnesses for aerospace systems. This role involves creating detailed harness layouts, routing, pinouts and assembly drawings to meet stringent aerospace standards and program requirements. This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Own electrical wiring and harness design and documentation from concept through launch across multiple spacecraft projects

• Create and maintain harnessing documentation including drawings, and wire diagrams

• Write harness instructions and iterate based on technician feedback

• Digest and apply requirements from the Electrical Interface Control Document (ICD)

• Select and manage vendors for aerospace electrical components including connectors, crimps, shielding, overwrap, and wires

• Define test acceptance procedures, own final acceptance and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Perform harness routing within complex assemblies and ensure compliance with space constraints and environmental requirements

• Support and participate in space vehicle integration in clean room

• Maintain effective communication with all the functional groups to ensure manufacturability and project success (including mechanical, manufacturing, software, test, and supply chain)

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent technical experience.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and assembling electrical wire harnesses in a high-reliability environment.

• Experience defining electrical interconnect and pinouts

• Proficiency in tools for harness design (Altium, CATIA Electrical, Creo Cabling, or similar).

• Ability to analyze and apply electrical requirements for wire and connector selection, shielding, EMI/EMC, voltage, and current.

• Confidence working in the lab automated test equipment, hipot testers, DMMs, and power supplies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS50881, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620)

• Familiarity with common bus interfaces including Ethernet, USB, RS232, and/or RS422.

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

• Hands on experience assembling harnesses, soldering and crimping, with D-sub, micro-D, nano-D, MIL-DTL-38999, Harwin Datamate, and other connectors

• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

Senior Electrical Wire Harness Designer Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 USD.

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Benefits:We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.