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Accenture Federal Services

Electrical/Wire Harness Design Engineer

Washington, DC$81k–$154.7kmidAdded today

About this role

Accenture Federal Services seeks an Electrical/Wire Harness Design Engineer to convert legacy aerospace & defense electrical documentation into modern model-based definitions using Zuken E3.series and manage the transition into PLM systems. You'll ensure accurate connectivity, component attribution, and data integrity across complex electrical structures on a modernization program.

What you'll do

  • Build electrical definitions in Zuken E3.series including wiring diagrams, cable/harness models with connectors, conductors, signals, and splices
  • Verify correct connectivity: pins, conductor assignments, signal continuity, and component attributes
  • Maintain organized device trees with proper part-number attribution and assembly grouping
  • Reconcile E3 and PLM BOMs to ensure data consistency across systems
  • Support obsolescence reviews and propose process/template improvements
  • Convert legacy 2D schematics and diagrams into structured, model-based electrical definitions

What they're looking for

  • Zuken E3.series (or willingness to learn through training)
  • ECAD tools (Mentor Capital, EPLAN, Mentor/Xpedition, or equivalent)
  • Electrical schematic creation and modification
  • Connectors, pin-outs, wire sizing, and shielding knowledge
  • Cable and harness design experience
  • PLM systems understanding (Windchill preferred)
  • Electro-mechanical integration and MCAD/ECAD co-design
  • Aerospace & defense industry familiarity

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ($81,000–$154,700 depending on location and experience)
  • Structured training and certifications in Zuken E3.series
  • Industry training and professional development opportunities
  • Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work recognition
  • Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details available)
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Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services builds and maintains mission-critical technology solutions for the U.S. federal government, including cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems integrations, and cyber defense tools. The company is hiring DevOps engineers, full-stack developers, SAP specialists, and test engineers to support classified and unclassified federal government projects.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience converting legacy electrical documentation or schematics into modern CAD tools—what challenges did you encounter?
  • Walk us through your hands-on experience with ECAD platforms: which tools have you used, and what design tasks did you perform?