Harness Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

About the Role

As a Harness Design Engineer on the Starlink team, you will own harness design from concept and component selection, through to production, qualification, and system integration. This multidisciplinary role offers exposure to the overall product/vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within Starlink vehicles.
• Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives and adhere to internal design standards.
• Generate electrical schematics for flight and qualification designs.
• Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive closure on associated system integration trades.
• Perform analysis and physical testing (mechanical and electrical) of harnessing for thermal, loads, vibration, and shock to ensure qualification for flight.
• Document and communicate design, analysis, and testing results clearly via design reviews.
• Create and release manufacturing documentation and drawings on schedule.
• Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure designs can be produced and installed on schedule.
• Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to advance wire harness design for mass and cost savings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, and 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies and avionics enclosures.
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead (including internships).
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Compensation

• Pay Range:
• Level 1: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
• Level 2: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00
• Total rewards package may include long-term incentives (company stock, long-term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law for employees in Washington State.
• Company shuttles offered from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.

ITAR Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain U.S. Department of State authorizations.