Senior Electromechanical Engineer — Antenna Systems

We are looking for a Senior Electromechanical Engineer to own electrical, optical and sensing harness/interconnect products for a space-based antenna application. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys developing unique solutions to unique problems - from preliminary system design and component selection to qualification, integration & flight.

What you'll do:

• Own the design and selection of the spacecraft’s wiring harness - electrical wiring, optical fiber, connectors, and interconnects.
• Own antenna specific sensors and their integration, routing, and signal interfaces.
• Define harness and connector requirements and drive component selection and supplier evaluation.
• Take harness, connectors, and fiber through qualification for the flight environment.
• Develop routing, strain-relief, and integration approaches compatible with a spacecraft structure.
• Create harness drawings, wire lists, and interface documentation.
• Support assembly, integration, and test, and resolve harness-related anomalies throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Required qualifications:

• Own the design and selection of the spacecraft’s wiring harness - electrical wiring, optical fiber, connectors, and interconnects.
• Own antenna specific sensors and their integration, routing, and signal interfaces.
• Define harness and connector requirements and drive component selection and supplier evaluation.
• Take harness, connectors, and fiber through qualification for the flight environment.
• Develop routing, strain-relief, and integration approaches compatible with a spacecraft structure.
• Create harness drawings, wire lists, and interface documentation.
• Support assembly, integration, and test, and resolve harness-related anomalies throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Preferred qualifications:

• Optical fiber / fiber-optic harness experience.
• Sensors and instrumentation integration.
• Space or flight environmental qualification (thermal-vacuum, vibration, radiation).
• Experience with space structures.

Location

On-site in California or Texas. Some travel between sites may be required.

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.