Senior Harness Engineer (Remote)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Harness Engineer in California (USA).

This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, development, and delivery of critical wire harnesses for complex, high-performance systems. The Senior Harness Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering, to ensure designs are fully integrated, manufacturable, and meet rigorous environmental and performance standards. You will take ownership of the entire process, from 3D routing models and 2D fabrication drawings to component selection and documentation. The position provides a hands-on, collaborative environment where your designs directly impact product reliability and mission success. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about electrical systems, CAD modeling, and building solutions that perform under extreme conditions.

Accountabilities:

• Design and deliver robust wire harness solutions from concept to production, including 3D routing models and 2D fabrication drawings.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure electrical integrity and smooth system integration.
• Select components, such as connectors, terminals, wires, and protective materials, to meet performance, environmental, and cost requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Support manufacturing and integration teams by troubleshooting design issues and ensuring assemblies meet quality and compliance standards.
• Adhere to industry standards for harness design and contribute to continuous improvement of design practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience designing electrical wire harnesses, routing in complex assemblies, and producing 2D/3D CAD documentation.
• Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (e.g., RapidHarness, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and design documentation control.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC and NASA harness design guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with harness fabrication, including crimping, soldering, and prototype assembly.
• Experience with version control systems and managing documentation releases.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $162,600–$203,200 USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with company contributions.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and company-wide days off.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Home office reimbursement, monthly phone and internet reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
• Equity participation and potential short-term/long-term incentives.
• Commuter benefits (for local office-based employees) and paid volunteering time.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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