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Lead Harnessing Engineer

Lunar Outpost
Golden, USA
Full-time
Mid · 8+ years experience
Onsite
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Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical lead for electrical harnessing architecture, design, and integration across vehicle and subsystem levels
  • Own end‐to‐end wiring interconnect system (WIS/EWIS) development including requirements, schematics, harness layouts, drawings, analyses, and as‐built configurations
  • Define harnessing architectures for high‐voltage, high‐power, and signal‐level systems in spaceflight and lunar surface environments
  • Lead trade studies and design decisions related to wire types, connectors, shielding, grounding, separation, routing, and protective features
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering on routing, packaging, strain relief, bend radius compliance, structural interfaces, and vehicle integration
  • Author and review harness drawings, wire lists, pinouts, cable assemblies, and installation documentation
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable NASA and aerospace standards (e.g., NASA‐STD‐8739.4, NASA‐STD‐4009, IPC/WHMA‐A‐620, MIL‐STD‐1553 where applicable)
  • Act as the primary technical interface for harnessing with NASA customers, partners, suppliers, and internal IPTs
  • Support planning and execution of harness fabrication, inspection, integration, and test activities (continuity, EMI/EMC, functional testing)
  • Provide technical oversight during vehicle integration, troubleshooting, rework, and anomaly resolution
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid‐level engineers, setting best practices for harnessing design and documentation
  • Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), flight readiness reviews, and qualification efforts
  • Support configuration management, requirements traceability, and verification documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in electrical harnessing, wiring interconnect systems, or related aerospace electrical design
  • Demonstrated experience leading harness design for complex aerospace or spaceflight systems
  • Hands‐on experience with high‐voltage or high‐power harnessing (>120 VDC or kW‐class systems)
  • Direct experience working with NASA programs, payloads, or flight hardware (human‐rated or Class A preferred)
  • Strong background in electrical system design including power distribution, grounding, shielding, and signal integrity
  • Working knowledge of mechanical integration principles affecting harness design (packaging, tolerancing, thermal, vibration)
  • Experience with aerospace wiring standards and workmanship requirements
  • Ability to lead technical efforts independently and make sound engineering judgments under schedule pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self‐motivated, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast‐paced development environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience supporting Artemis, ISS, Commercial Crew, or comparable NASA programs
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and electrical bonding for space systems
  • Experience with CAD and electrical design tools such as Altium Designer, SolidWorks, Zuken, or equivalent
  • Experience with harness manufacturing, supplier oversight, and acceptance testing
  • Prior experience in an aerospace startup or agile commercial space environment
  • Experience contributing to internal process development or harness design standards
  • Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.
  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
  • Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
  • Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
  • Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development
  • Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Direct experience working with NASA programs, payloads, or flight hardware (human‐rated or Class A preferred)

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