Senior Harness Design Engineer

Title: Senior Harness Design Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a highly skilled Senior Harness Design Engineer to support our advanced engineering and technology programs. This role is critical to the development, integration, and delivery of complex electrical harness systems for aerospace, defense, and government customers. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in harness and cable design, strong knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. Work Environment: Location: On-site Full-Time (Washington, DC) Travel Requirements: Up to 25% Working Hours: 1st Shift Basic Compensation: $134,100 to $201,000 annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, as well as internal parity considerations. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and documentation of electrical harnesses, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies. Generate detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using industry-standard CAD tools. Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements in accordance with MIL-STD, NASA, and other customer specifications. Lead parts selection including connectors, backshells, wires, and protective coverings to meet program requiremets. Conduct design reviews, resolve integration challenges, and provide technical leadership to junior engineers. Collaborate with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure harness designs meet program requirements. Support the development of test procedures, assembly instructions, and as-built documentation. Troubleshoot and provide solutions to design and integration issues throughout the program lifecycle. Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers in harness design best practices. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred). 8 years of professional experience in harness or wiring design, preferably in aerospace or defense programs. Proficiency with CAD tools for harness and cable design. Strong knowledge of electrical standards, wiring practices, and industry specifications (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-W-5088, NASA-STD-8739). Experience with EMI/EMC considerations, signal integrity, and grounding/shielding practices. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, block diagrams, and mechanical drawings. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills. Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) highly preferred. Preferred: Active Secret clearance. Masters degree in a relative discipline to Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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Salary : $134,100 - $201,000