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Harness Design Engineer (Space Systems) Location: Stevenage (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Duration: 12 Months Security Clearance: SC Eligible (BPSS considered for candidates with strong Space/Defense backgrounds) We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer (Electrical Harness) to take central responsibility for the Spacecraft Harness work package throughout Phases B, C, and D of major space programs. You will serve as the primary technical lead, coordinating between customers, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Design: Define functional and physical electrical wiring, including functional channels, cable lists, and electrical diagrams (block/wiring). Requirements Management: Analyze mission requirements and cascade them into technical harness specifications. Technical Analysis: Perform or coordinate critical analyses including voltage drop, cable/connector derating, and mass estimation. Supplier Management: Lead co-engineering activities with suppliers, ensuring 'On Time, On Quality, On Cost' (OTOQOC) delivery of hardware and documentation. System Integration: Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test), and Electrical Interface teams to ensure geometric and functional consistency. R&D: Contribute to internal initiatives for harness standardization and process improvements. Requirements Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Experience: Extensive professional experience in Electrical Harness Design , specifically within the Aerospace or Defense sectors. Tools: Proficiency with state-of-the-art harness design and modeling software. Communication: Fluent in English; additional proficiency in French, German, or Spanish is a significant advantage. Soft Skills: Ability to work precisely under pressure within an international, multi-disciplinary team. Preferred Assets Direct experience in Electrical Interface engineering at the system level. Foundational project management skills. Hands-on experience with spacecraft MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test). Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ