Harness Design Engineer

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Long Beach, CA
In-Office
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Defense
Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority.
The Role

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for you, a creative and experienced engineer, to develop and design harness assemblies and harness routing on spacecraft and test setups. Designs will interconnect the electronics and power subsystem within the spacecraft. Interconnected systems include power, propulsion, guidance and navigation, data and telemetry. The harnessing design and implementation is a crucial part of the spacecraft system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop electro-mechanical designs for wire harnesses for our spacecraft and test equipment.
  • Meet with stakeholders to gather design objectives and requirements.
  • Create 3D models of harness designs using SolidWorks software and manage technical trade studies.
  • Generate electrical interconnect diagrams.
  • Analyze harnesses with applicable quality and reliability standards.
  • Design and integrate harness routing within the spacecraft and test equipment.
  • Document and communicate design results through design reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in mechanical, or electrical engineering.
  • 5-7+ years of professional experience with spacecraft harnessing design and routing.
  • Demonstrated expertise with SolidWorks.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with SolidWorks Electrical and Routing.
  • Experience implementing designs compliant with IPC/WHMA-A-620A.

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary: $130,000-$175,000
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job related knowledge and skills, education, location and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
  • Work Location: this role will be onsite at our Long Beach, CA location 
  • Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory. 
  • Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. [LI-Onsite]

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.


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The Company
HQ: Centennial, CO
250 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now, it's crowded, contested, and confrontational. 

We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense.

Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. 
 
True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial, CO, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Long Beach, CA, and Washington, D.C. 

We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, lead instead of follow, showcase integrity over ego, take ownership for outcomes, and measure success by impact, we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its allies, and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority.

If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense, we’d love to hear from you.

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