Own the technical strategy and architecture for wire harness and subassembly design across the vehicle platform, balancing high speed, low voltage, and high power requirements

Set and enforce design standards, review processes, and DFM/DFA practices for harness schematics, diagrams, and system interconnect diagrams

Drive make/buy and supplier strategy for harness manufacturing; own key external manufacturing partner relationships and scale-up readiness

Lead trade studies on harness architecture (topology, routing, connector strategy, EMI/signal integrity tradeoffs) with system-level cost, weight, and reliability impact

Own full program lifecycle governance: technical reviews, DVP&R, outsourced cable manufacturing, qualification testing, and release

Lead or oversee root cause analysis on complex/escalated electrical system issues; drive corrective and preventive action across teams

Define and champion automated harness validation tooling and test strategy

Mentor and provide technical leadership to harness and electrical engineers and directly manage a harness engineering team

Represent harness engineering in cross-functional and executive-level design reviews with Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, and external suppliers

What you'll bring:

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

10+ years of hardware development experience, including automotive, aerospace, or related safety-critical industries, with a track record of technical leadership

Staff, Harness Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Benefits

Company

Kodiak

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