or apply directly on Starcloud's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Starcloud's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Starcloud's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Starcloud
- high 11 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 13 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Starcloud's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Starcloud.
About this role
As a Senior Harness Engineer at Starcloud, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of electrical interconnect systems for spacecraft, including design, manufacturing, and integration. Your role involves collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers, managing harness production, and ensuring timely delivery of harnesses that meet rigorous standards. This hands-on position requires proficiency in CAD and electrical design tools, along with a focus on high-reliability hardware for space applications.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Starcloud as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience designing and building electrical wire harnesses for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, automotive, or similar high-reliability hardware
- Hands-on experience taking a harness design from schematic through fabrication and installation
- Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD package and one electrical/harness design tool
Nice to have
- Experience with spaceflight harness standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4, ECSS-Q-ST-70-series)
- Experience with high-power distribution (hundreds of volts, hundreds of amps), high-speed data (Ethernet, PCIe, SpaceWire, fiber)
- Experience with EMI/EMC, ESD, radiation, thermal, and vibration considerations for harness design
- Experience scaling from prototype to production: design for manufacturability, supplier management, cost and lead-time reduction
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA 8739.4 certification; comfortable crimping, soldering, and inspecting your own work
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Potential for stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, but a range is provided for similar roles
- Role involves extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet critical milestones
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations
Summarised from Starcloud's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Starcloud on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.