Harness Engineer

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II, Senior, or Staff level Harness Engineer to support the development and improvement of air-launched, hypersonic flight vehicle avionics systems and units for manufacturability, assembly, and test. This position requires working within a multi-disciplined group of engineers to generate requirements, design, analyze, manufacture, test, and integrate avionics systems. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to and work with a diverse team of mechanical, avionics, and manufacturing engineers Perform and/or support requirements development or maturation for wire harnesses Wire harness architecture, layout, and design Create production drawings and work closely with machine shops and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable Coordinate procurement internally and externally with suppliers Develop harness specifications and test procedures Support and oversee harness installation and functional testing Support manufacturing technicians with troubleshooting Support test planning, perform failure analysis, and support hardware and software qualification and flight testing. Develop and optimize packaging processes to improve yield and reliability, setting process monitors and pass/fail metrics. Prepare content for, and present at, design and test readiness reviews Regular and comprehensive communication to program Avionics, Structures, and Manufacturing Leads, as appropriate Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments QUALIFICATIONS & S