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Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. Lunar Outpost is seeking a Lead Harnessing Engineerto own the architecture, design, and execution of electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) for our lunar vehicle and spaceflight programs. This role is responsible for technical leadership of harnessing design across flight systems, prototypes, and ground support equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant interconnect solutions for human-rated and robotic missions. Your work will not only contribute to groundbreaking lunar missions, but also to technologies that have the potential to benefit humanity on Earth. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to solve complex integration challenges in a fast-paced, startup environment. Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they’ve ever been before on the lunar surface!\nTake the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!\nWorking Conditions / Schedule: This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as the technical lead for electrical harnessing architecture, design, and integration across vehicle and subsystem levels\nOwn end-to-end wiring interconnect system (WIS/EWIS) development including requirements, schematics, harness layouts, drawings, analyses, and as-built configurations \nDefine harnessing architectures for high-voltage, high-power, and signal-level systems in spaceflight and lunar surface environments \nLead trade studies and design decisions related to wire types, connectors, shielding, grounding, separation, routing, and protective features \nCollaborate closely with mechanical engineering on routing, packaging, strain relief, bend radius compliance, structural interfaces, and vehicle integration \nAuthor and review harness drawings, wire lists, pinouts, cable assemblies, and installation documentation \nEnsure designs comply with applicable NASA and aerospace standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.4, NASA-STD-4009, IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-1553 where applicable) \nAct as the primary technical interface for harnessing with NASA customers, partners, suppliers, and internal IPTs \nSupport planning and execution of harness fabrication, inspection, integration, and test activities (continuity, EMI/EMC, functional testing) \nProvide technical oversight during vehicle integration, troubleshooting, rework, and anomaly resolution \nMentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, setting best practices for harnessing design and documentation \nContribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), flight readiness reviews, and qualification efforts \nSupport configuration management, requirements traceability, and verification documentation \nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field \nMinimum of 8 years of professional experience in electrical harnessing, wiring interconnect systems, or related aerospace electrical design \nDemonstrated experience leading harness design for complex aerospace or spaceflight systems \nHands-on experience with high-voltage or high-power harnessing (>120 VDC or kW-class systems) \nDirect experience working with NASA programs, payloads, or flight hardware (human-rated or Class A preferred) \nStrong background in electrical system design including power distribution, grounding, shielding, and signal integrity \nWorking knowledge of mechanical integration principles affecting harness design (packaging, tolerancing, thermal, vibration) \nExperience with aerospace wiring standards and workmanship requirements \nAbility to lead technical efforts independently and make sound engineering judgments under schedule pressure \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills \nSelf-motivated, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline \nExperience supporting Artemis, ISS, Commercial Crew, or comparable NASA programs \nFamiliarity with EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and electrical bonding for space systems \nExperience with CAD and electrical design tools such as Altium Designer, SolidWorks, Zuken, or equivalent\nExperience with harness manufacturing, supplier oversight, and acceptance testing \nPrior experience in an aerospace startup or agile commercial space environment \nExperience contributing to internal process development or harness design standards \nCompensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.\nComprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer\nPaid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation\nRetirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions\nPaid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays\nParental leave\nEducational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development\nLunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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