Harness Manufacturing Engineer

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it’s a missionWe are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible.
• We get things doneWe take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference.
• We are fearlessTransparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.
• We learn from our mistakesWe deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves.

What is the role? As a Harness Manufacturing Engineer at EnduroSat's Los Angeles AIT facility, you will create the processes, drawings and labeling standards for our satellite cable harnesses. You will make sure our technicians can build harnesses consistently and to spaceflight-grade quality.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Creating harness manufacturing drawings, processes and labeling standards.
• Writing work instructions and designing formboards and tooling.
• Defining harness test methods (continuity, isolation).
• Supporting technicians on the floor and resolving build issues.
• Working with design engineering on harness design-for-manufacturing.

What do we look for?

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or a related engineering field
• 3+ years of harness manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense or electronics
• Strong knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Experience creating harness drawings in CAD or harness design tools
• Based in the Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to Southern California
• US citizen or US permanent resident

How to Stand Out:

• Space or flight harness experience
• Experience with harness design tools (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, Capital)
• Knowledge of NASA workmanship standards
• Avionics, battery or solar experience

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused cultureWe work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go.
• Tough engineering challenges and hard-core R&DYou will work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, mentored by world-recognized space experts.
• Constant learning and progressionOwn your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs.
• Chance to join our space educational programMeet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset through our hands-on educational program.

What do we offer?

• Health insurance coverage
• Matching 401k plan
• Generous team performance-based bonus
• Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Europe

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year. The state of California requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

This role is based in Los Angeles, California, where we are building a high-performing and fast-paced team. The position will be primarily on-site and in person at the office, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Europe. At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.