Harness Design Engineer
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire,Stevenage
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £450 - £500 per day
Job Description:
Harness Design Engineer (Space Systems) Location: Stevenage (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Security Clearance: SC Eligible (BPSS considered for candidates with strong Space/Defense backgrounds)
We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer (Electrical Harness) to take central responsibility for the Spacecraft Harness work package throughout Phases B, C, and D of major space programs. You will serve as the primary technical lead, coordinating between customers, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities * End-to-End Design: Define functional and physical electrical wiring, including functional channels, cable lists, and electrical diagrams (block/wiring).

* Requirements Management: Analyze mission requirements and cascade them into technical harness specifications.

* Technical Analysis: Perform or coordinate critical analyses including voltage drop, cable/connector derating, and mass estimation.

* Supplier Management: Lead co-engineering activities with suppliers, ensuring "On Time, On Quality, On Cost" (OTOQOC) delivery of hardware and documentation.

* System Integration: Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test), and Electrical Interface teams to ensure geometric and functional consistency.

* R&D: Contribute to internal initiatives for harness standardization and process improvements.

Requirements * Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

* Experience: Extensive professional experience in Electrical Harness Design, specifically within the Aerospace or Defense sectors.

* Tools: Proficiency with state-of-the-art harness design and modeling software.

* Communication: Fluent in English; additional proficiency in French, German, or Spanish is a significant advantage.

* Soft Skills: Ability to work precisely under pressure within an international, multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Assets * Direct experience in Electrical Interface engineering at the system level.

* Foundational project management skills.

* Hands-on experience with spacecraft MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test).

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job number 3285566

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