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Engineering Manager, Wire Harness

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add an Engineering Manager Wire Harness to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites spacecraft and aerospace systems we would like to hear from you.

In this position you will lead a team of engineers responsible for the design development integration qualification and production support of electrical wire harness assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. This role provides technical leadership people leadership and program execution oversight to ensure wire harness designs meet performance reliability manufacturability cost and schedule objectives.

The Engineering Manager partners closely with Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality and Program Management teams to deliver robust harness solutions throughout the product lifecycle. This position is responsible for developing engineering talent establishing design standards managing technical risk and driving continuous improvement initiatives across wire harness engineering activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

Lead the design development and integration of complex electrical wire harness systems supporting aerospace and defense products.
Oversee harness architecture routing connector selection shielding grounding and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards customer requirements and aerospace design practices.
Provide technical direction for schematic development cable and harness drawings bills of material and installation documentation.
Guide engineering teams through design reviews peer reviews failure investigations and root cause analyses.
Evaluate and approve engineering changes deviations waivers and non-conformance dispositions related to harness systems.
Support qualification environmental testing EMI/EMC testing and system integration activities.

Program Execution

Manage engineering resources to support program schedules budgets and technical objectives.
Coordinate engineering activities across multiple development and production programs.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify technical schedule and resource risks.
Collaborate with Program Management to establish priorities and ensure successful execution of engineering deliverables.
Support proposal efforts cost estimating and resource planning for new business opportunities.
Drive issue resolution and technical decision-making across cross-functional teams.

Manufacturing & Production Support

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to improve harness manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
Support transition from development to production including work instructions tooling requirements and production readiness reviews.
Resolve production-related technical issues and implement corrective actions.
Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on quality cycle time reduction and cost optimization.
Support supplier selection qualification and technical oversight of harness fabrication vendors.

People Leadership

Recruit develop mentor and retain high-performing engineering talent.
Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning.
Foster a culture of accountability collaboration innovation and continuous learning.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and workload distribution across engineering programs.

Process & Compliance

Establish and maintain wire harness engineering processes standards and best practices.
Ensure compliance with company procedures configuration management requirements and regulatory standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering quality efficiency and scalability.
Support audits customer reviews and regulatory inspections as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with 7 years of progressive experience supporting electrical systems wire harness design avionics integration or related aerospace applications
1-3 years of technical leadership project leadership or people management.
Experience with electrical interconnect systems cable harness design connector systems and aerospace wiring standards.
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing qualification testing and product lifecycle development processes.
Experience supporting spacecraft satellites military aircraft or advanced aerospace systems.
Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 NASA MIL-STD and aerospace wiring requirements.
Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and configuration management processes.
Experience with ERP PLM configuration management and document control systems.
Experience with wire harness design tools such as Capital Zuken or similar.
Experience with engineering collaboration and requirements management tools such as Jira Confluence Jama and/or DOORS.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams).
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

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