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Harness Design Engineer

Harness Design Engineer

Clearance JobsWashington, DC, US
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Harness Designer Opportunity

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Harness Designer to support the design and integration of electrical harness systems for spacecraft applications. The ideal candidate will be an electrical engineer with a strong background in spacecraft harness design and implementation. This position will be part-time on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, and will be in a classified environment. No remote work is available.

Responsibilities :

  • Design and develop electrical harnesses for spacecraft systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and 3D harness model tools.
  • Select appropriate connectors, backshells, wires, cables, and shielding based on mission requirements and environmental considerations.
  • Collaborate closely with systems engineering, mechanical design, avionics, and manufacturing teams to support end-to-end harness design.
  • Ensure compliance with industry and program-specific standards.
  • Support design reviews, part selection, grounding and shielding strategies, and documentation release.
  • Provide support during integration and test phases, including troubleshooting harness-related issues.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5 or more years of related experience, preferably in spacecraft or aerospace applications.
  • US Citizenship with a minimum of top-secret DoD security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS SCI.
  • Hands-on experience with spacecraft harness design tools and software.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Direct experience with space vehicle (SV) harness design and integration.
  • Knowledge of environmental requirements for spaceflight hardware (thermal, vibration, radiation).
  • Experience supporting flight hardware builds, inspections, or anomaly resolution.
  • Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and problem solving.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.

    • TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package, including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. TSC is a growing organization with unlimited opportunity!

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