Job Title: Harness Design EngineerJob Description We are seeking a Harness Design Engineer to support the design and integration of electrical harness systems for a space vehicle program. This role is part of a new R&D program at the Navy Research Lab. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to ensure the correct implementation and integration of various vehicle components. Responsibilities + Design and develop electrical harnesses for spacecraft systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. + Create and maintain schematics, diagrams, and 3D harness models using the Cadence Suite. + Collaborate closely with systems engineers, designers, avionics, and manufacturing teams to support end-to-end design. + Support design reviews, part selection, grounding and shielding strategies, and documentation release. + Provide troubleshooting support for harness-related issues. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. + 5 years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace applications, such as aircraft, missile systems, and payloads. + Ability to start with a Secret Clearance and willingness to upgrade to Top Secret with SCI. + Experience with the Cadence Suite, including OrCAD and PSpice, for harness design. + Proficiency in using Excel to generate Net-List. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in generating Bill of Materials. + Knowledge of environmental requirements for spaceflight hardware. Work Environment This position offers a flexible schedule, with most team members starting at 6am and leaving around 2:30pm from the lab. You will work alongside brilliant engineers and scientists, with some hybrid flexibility available during certain phases of the role. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $62.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.