Full-Time Wire Harness Designers
design engineSan Jose (CA)
$120,500.00 – $190,000.00 / annually
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design engineSan Jose (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$120,500.00 – $190,000.00 / annually
About the role
Full-Time Wire Harness Designers One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. Viasat is looking for Wire Harness Designers to join our outstanding team! In this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for the design of cables and harnesses, including all related content for various products. Your strong communication and organizational skills combined with your knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and EMI design, will serve you well as you generate wire lists, assembly drawings, specify connector and wire types, and work with systems, electrical, test and operations engineering teams to ensure a quality and manufacturable product.
The day-to-day:
- Generate sophisticated cable and harness design packages for aviation and space applications
- Participate in group discussions
- Assist programs in identifying critical components and design features and challenges
What you'll need:
- 5+ years of related experience in aviation and/or space applications
- Associate of Science Degree in technology or proven work experience
- Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, or PTC Creo or other CAD-based wire harness design tools.
- Strong oral and written skills
- Solid understanding and use of industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
- Solid understanding of electrical schematics
- Experience in the creation of fabrication drawings and related BOM's as well as experience with crafting processes and standardization documentation.
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of Agile or other PLM platforms.
- US citizenship required
- Up to 15-20% travel
- What will help you on the job:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline
- Solid understanding of cable and harness fabrication3D routing experience
- Experience with routing wires & Harnesses using Creo or NXExperience with Siemens Capital
- Generate cable and harness internal specifications
- Ability to mentor and guide junior designers
Salary range:
$120,500.00 – $190,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
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