Harness Design Engineer (Sunnyvale)

Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Harness Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of spider harnesses used for integrating autonomy compute, networking, and sensor systems across multiple vehicle platforms. This is a hands-on role requiring deep expertise in automotive electrical systems, harness design, and vehicle power architecture. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute immediately with minimal onboarding.

Key Responsibilities ~ Lead the design and development of spider harnesses for autonomy hardware integration (compute, networking, sensors). ~ Own the full harness lifecycle: ~ Concept design and architecture ~ First-article prototype builds ~2D/3D harness drawings and documentation ~ Validation and DVP (Design Verification Plan) execution ~ Production-ready release and scaling ~ Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and integration teams to ensure seamless system integration. ~ Define routing strategies, connector selection, wire sizing, shielding, and protection schemes. ~ Support vehicle-level power distribution design and grounding strategies. ~ Perform and support validation testing including: ~ Electrical continuity and signal integrity ~ Environmental and durability testing ~ Drive issue resolution during prototype builds and vehicle integration. ~ Ensure designs meet automotive standards for safety, reliability, and manufacturability. ~ Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to transition designs into production. Required Qualifications ~ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. ~5+ years of experience in automotive wiring harness design . ~ Strong knowledge of: ~ Vehicle power architecture (12V/48V systems) ~ Signal types (Ethernet, CAN, LVDS, sensor interfaces) ~ EMI/EMC considerations and shielding techniques ~ Hands-on experience with: ~ Harness routing and packaging ~ Connector selection and crimping standards ~ Prototype builds and vehicle integration ~ Experience creating harness drawings using tools such as: ~ CATIA, Capital, Zuken, or similar ~ Experience with DVP, validation testing, and production release processes. ~ Ability to work in fast-paced, prototype-heavy environments with minimal supervision.