Senior Harness Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$132,000–$198,000 / yr
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Harness Engineer, Omen

As a Senior Harness Engineer at Anduril’s Omen team in Costa Mesa, you will design and integrate electrical harness systems for rugged commercial, industrial, aerospace, or military applications. Your daily tasks include investigating technical requirements, selecting appropriate connectors and cables, and collaborating with mechanical and software engineers to develop block diagrams and wire diagrams for production release. You will also prepare assembly instructions and test procedures while ensuring compliance with MIL-STD standards and industry best practices. The role requires expertise in electrical bus interfaces like CAN and Ethernet, as well as knowledge of SWaP considerations for power and communication systems. Preferred qualifications include experience with 3D CAD wire harness routing software and familiarity with aviation environmental standards such as DO-160.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop electrical harness systems to meet technical requirements.
  • Select appropriate connectors, wire materials, and shielding for environmental durability.
  • Generate harness system block diagrams and wire diagrams for production release.
  • Prepare assembly instructions and test procedures using industry standards.
  • Perform electrical trade studies for wire gauge, connector selection, and topology.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing electrical harnesses for rugged applications.
  • Expertise in working with harness manufacturers to ensure high-quality, reliable products.
  • Knowledge of common electrical bus interfaces and applicable harness standards.
  • Ability to apply SWaP principles for power, network, and communication systems.
  • Proficiency in reading wire block interconnect diagrams and wire diagrams.
  • Strong organization and communication skills (written and oral).

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