Lead Design Engineer Harness / Lead Design Engineeress Harness

kopter group ag - May 16, 2025

Lead Design Engineer - Harness

The Lead Design Engineer Harness is responsible for leading the design, development, and production of aircraft electrical schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers of cables, connectors, and associated materials for aircraft use, along with advising on technical and certification risks and proposing solutions based on experience with selected electrical cable and harness components. Additionally, the engineer will support aircraft builds and testing from an electrical system cable and harness design perspective.

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in electrical system cable and harness development and installation for fixed or rotary-wing platforms
  • Proven experience in the development and production of 2D aircraft installation and sub-assembly drawings, as well as 3D harness routing and installations
  • Familiarity with EASA and/or FAA certification requirements
  • Knowledge of cables, connectors, and harness design and qualification requirements
  • Proficiency in 2D software tools for aircraft design; experience with NX is an asset, and familiarity with Capital Logic is a plus
  • Experience with 3D software design tools for harness routing and installation; NX knowledge is an asset
  • Familiarity with Team Center usage is an asset
  • Fluency in English at a minimum B2 level (written and spoken)

Our Offer

We offer an exciting opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment that fosters growth and development in every dimension.

Your Next Step

If you are interested, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Please note that this job is open only to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit, EU Nationals, or Swiss Nationals.

Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon

Location : Wetzikon ZH
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

Please enter your information in the following form and attach your resume (CV)

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