Harness Design Engineer

Role Summary

The Wiring & Harness Senior Designer is responsible for the design, development, and modification of aircraft electrical wiring harnesses and associated documentation. The role includes producing electrical schematics, harness definitions, and supporting engineering changes within the aircraft electrical system architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and update aircraft wiring harnesses and electrical schematics

Develop and maintain wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and connection tables

Define electrical components including:

o connectors

o splices

o backshells

o wires and cable bundles

Update engineering drawings following design changes or configuration updates

Ensure compliance with EWIS standards and aerospace regulations

Collaborate with:

o electrical system engineers

o installation teams

o manufacturing engineering

Support engineering change requests (ECR/ECO)

Manage documentation and revisions within the PLM environment

Provide technical guidance to junior designers where required.

Required Skills:

Strong experience in aircraft electrical wiring design

Knowledge of EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems)

Experience producing electrical diagrams and harness definitions

Familiarity with aerospace wiring standards

Tools / Systems Typical tools include:

CATIA V5 Electrical Harness Design

Zuken E3 / Capital / E3 Cable

ENOVIA or other PLM systems

Experience:

610+ years in aerospace electrical wiring design

Experience supporting aircraft development or modification programs