Harness Design Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Harness Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of spider harnesses used for integrating autonomy compute, networking, and sensor systems across multiple vehicle platforms. This is a hands-on role requiring deep expertise in automotive electrical systems, harness design, and vehicle power architecture. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute immediately with minimal onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of spider harnesses for autonomy hardware integration (compute, networking, sensors).
• Own the full harness lifecycle:
• Concept design and architecture
• First-article prototype builds
• 2D/3D harness drawings and documentation
• Validation and DVP (Design Verification Plan) execution
• Production-ready release and scaling
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and integration teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Define routing strategies, connector selection, wire sizing, shielding, and protection schemes.
• Support vehicle-level power distribution design and grounding strategies.
• Perform and support validation testing including:
• Electrical continuity and signal integrity
• Environmental and durability testing
• Drive issue resolution during prototype builds and vehicle integration.
• Ensure designs meet automotive standards for safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to transition designs into production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive wiring harness design.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Vehicle power architecture (12V/48V systems)
• Signal types (Ethernet, CAN, LVDS, sensor interfaces)
• EMI/EMC considerations and shielding techniques
• Hands-on experience with:
• Harness routing and packaging
• Connector selection and crimping standards
• Prototype builds and vehicle integration
• Experience creating harness drawings using tools such as:
• CATIA, Capital, Zuken, or similar
• Experience with DVP, validation testing, and production release processes.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, prototype-heavy environments with minimal supervision.