Darwin Recruitment
Harness Design Engineer – Rocket Avionics & Flight Systems
Bay Area, California (Onsite Required)
Flight Hardware | Full Lifecycle Design | Real Missions to Orbit
We’re hiring for a space company in the Bay Area that’s building a next-gen, mobile launch vehicle. They’ve already launched to orbit, and they’re scaling up their engineering team to support the next phase of flight.
They’re looking for a
Harness Design Engineer
to join the Avionics team. This role focuses on designing and building the electrical harnesses that power and connect flight-critical systems across the rocket. You’ll own your work from start to finish – from architecture and routing to component selection, testing, and troubleshooting. This is a full lifecycle role where your designs will fly. Your Role Define and design complex harness systems for the rocket, from concept to launch Collaborate across electrical, thermal, and mechanical teams to meet tight integration needs Select connectors, materials, and components optimized for flight use Create and manage wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical layouts Support assembly, production, and first article builds of test and flight harnesses Perform pin-to-pin, grounding, and continuity checks Troubleshoot integration and production issues in a hands-on environment What You Bring 5+ years of professional harness design experience 3+ years working with mechanical design tools (NX preferred) and PLM systems Strong experience interpreting and creating complex wiring diagrams In-depth knowledge of aerospace-grade wire harness components and materials Comfort working in a production and test environment – hands-on and detail focused Familiarity with standards like IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4/.6, or J-STD-001 Critical thinking skills, clear technical communication, and ownership mindset Nice to Have Experience with RapidHarness or similar tools Knowledge of high-vibration, vacuum, and redundancy-driven design environments Background in space or aerospace applications Experience designing flight hardware that’s gone to space Why This Role Is Unique Your Work Will Fly: You’re designing flight-critical harnesses for real orbital missions Full Lifecycle Ownership: Architecture, routing, build support, and test – it’s all yours Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with propulsion, structures, GNC, and more Startup Pace with Real Missions: A chance to move fast and make a direct impact Mission-Driven Team: Join a lean, skilled group of engineers focused on shipping flight hardware If you’re a hands-on engineer who wants to see your work launch – literally – this is a great opportunity to do just that. Apply now or message me for a confidential conversation. Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Adam Slade
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Harness Design Engineer
to join the Avionics team. This role focuses on designing and building the electrical harnesses that power and connect flight-critical systems across the rocket. You’ll own your work from start to finish – from architecture and routing to component selection, testing, and troubleshooting. This is a full lifecycle role where your designs will fly. Your Role Define and design complex harness systems for the rocket, from concept to launch Collaborate across electrical, thermal, and mechanical teams to meet tight integration needs Select connectors, materials, and components optimized for flight use Create and manage wiring diagrams, schematics, and mechanical layouts Support assembly, production, and first article builds of test and flight harnesses Perform pin-to-pin, grounding, and continuity checks Troubleshoot integration and production issues in a hands-on environment What You Bring 5+ years of professional harness design experience 3+ years working with mechanical design tools (NX preferred) and PLM systems Strong experience interpreting and creating complex wiring diagrams In-depth knowledge of aerospace-grade wire harness components and materials Comfort working in a production and test environment – hands-on and detail focused Familiarity with standards like IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4/.6, or J-STD-001 Critical thinking skills, clear technical communication, and ownership mindset Nice to Have Experience with RapidHarness or similar tools Knowledge of high-vibration, vacuum, and redundancy-driven design environments Background in space or aerospace applications Experience designing flight hardware that’s gone to space Why This Role Is Unique Your Work Will Fly: You’re designing flight-critical harnesses for real orbital missions Full Lifecycle Ownership: Architecture, routing, build support, and test – it’s all yours Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with propulsion, structures, GNC, and more Startup Pace with Real Missions: A chance to move fast and make a direct impact Mission-Driven Team: Join a lean, skilled group of engineers focused on shipping flight hardware If you’re a hands-on engineer who wants to see your work launch – literally – this is a great opportunity to do just that. Apply now or message me for a confidential conversation. Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Adam Slade
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