Harness Design Engineer

Job description

Harness Design Engineer (Space Systems)

Location: Stevenage (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Security Clearance: SC Eligible (BPSS considered for candidates with strong Space/Defense backgrounds)

We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer (Electrical Harness) to take central responsibility for the Spacecraft Harness work package throughout Phases B, C, and D of major space programs. You will serve as the primary technical lead, coordinating between customers, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Design: Define functional and physical electrical wiring, including functional channels, cable lists, and electrical diagrams (block/wiring).
• Requirements Management: Analyze mission requirements and cascade them into technical harness specifications.
• Technical Analysis: Perform or coordinate critical analyses including voltage drop, cable/connector derating, and mass estimation.
• Supplier Management: Lead co-engineering activities with suppliers, ensuring "On Time, On Quality, On Cost" (OTOQOC) delivery of hardware and documentation.
• System Integration: Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test), and Electrical Interface teams to ensure geometric and functional consistency.
• R&D: Contribute to internal initiatives for harness standardization and process improvements.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: Extensive professional experience in Electrical Harness Design, specifically within the Aerospace or Defense sectors.
• Tools: Proficiency with state-of-the-art harness design and modeling software.
• Communication: Fluent in English; additional proficiency in French, German, or Spanish is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work precisely under pressure within an international, multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Assets

• Direct experience in Electrical Interface engineering at the system level.
• Foundational project management skills.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test).

If interested, kindly apply now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stevenage

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English