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About Us: 

Xwing is on a mission to build the world’s smartest, cleanest and most advanced aviation system. We're transforming the way airplanes fly— so regional air mobility will be radically safer, more efficient, more accessible and more sustainable than ever. 

Our work begins with converting today’s cargo aircraft into remotely-operated self-flying airplanes so every regional route can be serviced frequently and reliably— so every person in every corner of the world can have improved access to all the goods and supplies that are essential and important to them. Beyond the cargo market, we plan to expand our technology safely and scalably to other areas of commercial aviation. 

Founded in 2016, Xwing is an aviation technology company based in Northern California with offices in San Francisco and Concord, CA. Xwing was recently named Fast Company’s Top Most Innovative Transportation Companies and featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions List of 2021 after completing the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight with a remote crew supervising the flight from the ground. 

Backed by strategic investors, Xwing has raised over $57 million in venture funding to date, and is partnering closely with the Federal Aviation Administration towards becoming FAA-certified. 

Follow our journey towards building a smarter, cleaner and better aviation system for all. Visit xwing.com to learn more, and see all available positions under “Careers” to join our rapidly growing team. 

Who We’re Looking For:

Xwing is seeking a highly motivated Wire Harness Installation and Routing Engineer who will own the design and construction of electrical and avionic systems that will be installed in our aircraft and labs. They will coordinate between the various departments - Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and Operations - as necessary to ensure the technical success of their designs. This role will serve as a primary point of contact for electrical wire harness development and installation, installation of avionics equipment and a flight test support crew.

Responsibilities and compensation commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design wire harnesses and select components while following aerospace industry best practices and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design wire harnesses. This includes defining the locations of electronic equipment, routing wire harnesses, placing support structures, and considering safety, weight, and ease of installation
• Create installation documentation for the assembly and integration of harnesses and electrical components
• Support quality in creating and applying inspection criteria for manufactured and installed components
• Generate ATP and pin to pin testing procedures for all Xwing wire harnesses
• Participate actively in design reviews
• Prepare wire diagrams per industry and Xwing standards. 
• Prepare wire harness fabrication artifacts 
• Obtain DER or FAA approval of all wiring artifacts. 
• Participate in the development and improvement of the team’s processes and tools

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring
• Experience using wiring 3D CAD or ECAD software
• Experienced with wire diagramming tools such as E3 Zukin or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of wire harnesses
• Knowledge of wire harness design best practices for EMI/EMC, lightning, and HIRF 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems
• Experience in the design of high reliability, safety-critical equipment (military, avionics, clinical-medical or similar devices)
• Knowledge of EWIS concepts, certification experience
• Experience using SolidWorks electrical packages

​​Employment Terms:

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (EAR / ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, employer complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employer expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.