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Harness Design Specialist

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Barrios Technology
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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Barrios Technology is a woman-owned, small business providing engineering and related technology integration services to government and commercial space programs. We support professional development and work-life balance while delivering solutions for NASA and the broader aerospace community.

Barrios participates in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry and supports NASA as a primary government customer, working on programs including Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in harness design from concept and component selection, through production, qualification, and system integration
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to gather harness design objectives and requirements
  • Develop harness design solutions within a CAD environment and manage technical trade studies to meet objectives and internal standards
  • Generate electrical schematics to support flight and qualification designs
  • Perform analysis and physical testing (mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock to ensure full qualification for flight
  • Create and release on-schedule appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings
  • Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design toward improved mass and cost savings
  • Perform all other assigned duties
Required Education/Experience/Skills
  • BS degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of related experience
  • OR – BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master’s Degree, plus ten (10) years of related experience
  • OR – BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master’s or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of related experience
  • OR – BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school and twenty (20) years of engineering experience
  • MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school can take the place of 2 years of appropriate work experience
  • Engineering or operations experience working on Space systems
  • Five (5) years of electro-mechanical wire harness design experience
  • Proficiency with CAD and Windchill
  • Experience with wire harness 3D design, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structures
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, with attention to detail
  • Ability to solve complex design problems to tight schedules with minimal supervision
  • Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and space exploration
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomous, start-up atmosphere
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
  • Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs (Gateway, ISS, Orion, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Creo
  • Wire harness component selection and qualification experience
  • General wire harness analysis, testing, and qualification experience
  • Master of Science degree in Engineering
Essential Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
  • Post-offer drug testing for controlled substances as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
  • May involve sitting for extended periods and light lifting (up to 25 lbs)
  • Mobility to access test facilities as needed
  • Office environment with potential for field tasks depending on assignment
  • Regular attendance and ability to work outside normal schedule during peak periods
  • Team-oriented professional behavior and safety-conscious grooming and dress
  • Potential commuting/travel to other installations as needed


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Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
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