3D Harness Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Katalyst Description:</strong></p>

<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">Katalyst is an American technology company </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">focused on d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">ynamic space operations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">.  </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">We are building a fleet of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">dual-use multipurpose </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">robotic space vehicles </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">creat</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">e the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> resupply</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0">exploration</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196955871 BCX0"> that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.</span><br><br></p>

<p><strong>Katalyst Culture:</strong></p>

<p>Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. You’ll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best. </p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Own spacecraft harness design and 3D routing of spacecraft harness, translating electrical schematics and interconnect requirements into harness routing through integration and test.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Develop detailed 3D harness routing models in SolidWorks, including cables, wires, connectors, backshells, clamps, and other harness hardware, and maintain the associated routing libraries within a PDM-managed environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create parametric 3D models of harness and interconnect components, including connectors, backshells, clamps, brackets, and other hardware. Develop accurate models from drawings, specifications, or physical hardware when existing CAD models are not available.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Develop wire lists, connector pin maps, drawings, and harness specifications while maintaining traceability between electrical design intent, 3D routing, and manufacturing documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Define harness architectures that meet electrical and environmental requirements, including current capacity, voltage drop, grounding, bonding, shielding, EMI/EMC, thermal effects, radiation exposure, and space charging considerations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Work across electrical and mechanical teams to trade routing configurations and deliver reliable, testable, and cost-effective interconnect systems. Support qualification, acceptance testing, vehicle integration, troubleshooting, and design iteration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We’re Looking For</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of professional experience with 3D CAD harness routing and hands-on CAD library management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks, including 3D Routing, parametric part and assembly modeling, drawing detailing, and SolidWorks PDM Professional.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>

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