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LAYIQ - Internal Harness and Interconnect Engineer at Panthalassa

Be a leading contributor on the complete interconnection lifecycle for all dry-side node electronics – including connector selection, harness routing, wire termination, backshell integration, potting, strain relief, and mechanical retention.
Develop and standardize robust harness assembly workflows (crimping, soldering, potting, connectorization, and continuity/hipot testing) to ensure repeatable, high-yield builds from prototype to production.
Embed Design for Excellence (DFX) into every harness iteration: DFM: Simplify connector counts, standardize keying/polarization, and optimize routing to eliminate mis-mates and reduce assembly cycle time.
DFT: Integrate automated continuity test points and derating strategies to survive continuous thermal-mechanical stress and high-vibration ocean environments.
Architect clean signal and power pathways, eliminating electromagnetic interference, crosstalk, and ground loops between high speed data channels and power lines.
Manage the interconnect BOM and vendor pipeline driving procurement, tolerance analysis, second-sourcing, and obsolescence mitigation for future node architecture rollouts.
Drive quality verification and shop-floor triage, leading first article inspections and serving as the primary technical authority to debug electrical interconnect anomalies during system integration.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated capability in designing, packaging, and documenting complex wiring harnesses and interconnect assemblies for high-reliability systems (e.g., aerospace, marine, automotive, robotics, industrial automation or other harsh environments).
Deep technical knowledge of connector families (e.g., Phoenix, Amphenol, Deutsch, Molex), specialized wire insulation/jacketing materials, and cable shielding techniques.
Demonstrated track record diagnosing and resolving noise, grounding, and signal integrity artifacts in mixed data/power cabling architectures.
Proficiency in wire harness design software (e.g., Zuken E3.series, RapidHarness, or equivalents).
Hands-on expertise with harness fabrication, crimp validation, rework tools, and diagnostic instrumentation (DMMs, oscilloscopes, TDRs, insulation testers/meggers).
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent field.
Familiarity with industry manufacturing standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Class 3) or high-reliability aerospace/military equivalents.
Experience designing interconnects for sealed enclosures, pressure vessels, or chassis exposed to rigorous shock, vibration, and thermal cycling environments.
Experience with high-speed data transmission (Ethernet, RF, high-speed differential pairs), fiber optic terminations, or high-voltage DC distribution.
Familiarity with automated wire processing equipment and automated harness test systems (e.g., Cirris, CableEye).
Proven track record establishing vendor second-sourcing and qualification pipelines for custom cable assemblies and specialized interconnect hardware.
Direct work with hand
The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.
Additional Requirements
Travel to vendors and test sites as needed
Intermittently able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs. While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance, including flexiblePTO and flexible working hours.

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