Electrical Engineer III - 2D Harness Design

At Sierra Space we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.  

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers we aim to safeguard our nation sustain human presence in space and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.  

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven and together we are an extraordinary team.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.  

We’re looking for team members who align with our values mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus not a requirement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Harness Design (2D) for harnessing on satellite programs to meet requirements
• Propose innovative solutions to design challenges.
• Attend and actively participate in cross-functional meetings.
• Communicate and collaborate with the team to ensure the integrity of harness designs meets specifications and requirements.

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Certifications: Encouraged to begin seeking industry affiliations.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical fundamentals applicable tools methodologies and principles.
• Familiarity with Electrical and Avionic systems and their functionality.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve more complex problems.
• Ability to learn receive instruction and mentorship from more experienced engineers.
• Owner of discrete technical packages as a Responsible Engineer (RE).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams.
• Intermediate knowledge of requirements management functional requirements parsing derivation and allocation.
• Intermediate knowledge of systems integration technical risk identification and management strategies and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
• Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience on Satellites Spaceplanes
• Experience selecting parts for harnessing to meet requirements
• Experienced with NX2312 (Xcelerator) Routing tools or TeamCenter & Mentor Graphics (Capital)
• Experience taking preliminary designs to Flight Release status
• Experience with configuration management
• Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Experience composing and analyzing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) circuit modeling simula on and analysis
• Familiarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL)
• Familiar with Electro Magnetic Effects (EME) to include Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)

At Sierra Space we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. 

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites spacecraft and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us.

What We Do

Securing The Freedom of Operations Headquartered in Colorado Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms critical subsystems reusable spaceplanes hypersonic technologies propulsion systems and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security Civil customers and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation sustain human exploration in space and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.

Why Work With Us

At Sierra Space you’ll find a supportive respectful and upbeat culture where your opinions matter and your personal contributions have impact. If you’re thinking about your own next frontier we’d love to help you explore it.

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