Ewis Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing and developing electrical wiring harnesses and interconnect systems (EWIS) for advanced autonomous and maritime platforms. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from initial design through integration, testing, and documentation, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative, fast-growing organization with strong long-term growth potential and stock incentives upon conversion to direct employment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wiring harnesses and electrical interconnect systems (EWIS) for autonomous and maritime platforms.
• Create, update, and maintain detailed electrical schematics and harness designs using CAD tools such as Zuken E3, EPLAN, or similar software.
• Support system integration of electrical components, ensuring proper routing, connectivity, and functionality of wiring harnesses.
• Participate actively in design reviews, providing technical input and feedback throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage, control, and update design documentation within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Assist with prototype builds, including the assembly and installation of wiring harnesses and electrical systems.
• Support testing and validation activities for electrical systems and wiring harnesses, identifying issues and contributing to corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot electrical and wiring harness issues during integration and testing, working closely with other engineers to resolve problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, processes, and best practices for EWIS and harness integration.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience working with wiring harnesses, electrical interconnect systems, or similar electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with harness design and integration in complex systems.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as Zuken E3, EPLAN, or comparable software for schematics and harness design.
• Experience supporting system integration of electrical components, including routing, connectivity, and functional verification.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill for managing design data and documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred; candidates with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering will also be considered.
• Ability to assist with prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and wiring harnesses.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date design documentation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to contribute constructively in design reviews and cross-functional discussions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industry experience in automotive, maritime, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Experience working with advanced or innovative platforms such as electric vehicles or autonomous systems.
• Experience working within fast-paced, growth-oriented engineering organizations.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a company that offers stock incentives upon conversion to direct employment.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in Austin with no remote or hybrid options, providing close collaboration with engineering and integration teams. You may occasionally travel to a site in the Los Angeles area in the future, depending on project needs. The environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, focused on innovative autonomous and maritime platforms. You will work daily with modern electrical CAD tools and PLM systems such as Zuken E3, EPLAN, Teamcenter, and Windchill, as well as hands-on prototype and integration activities in a lab or workshop setting. The organization offers daily provided lunches and promotes a collaborative, high-engagement culture where engineers work closely together throughout the full product lifecycle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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