Cable Designer

Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 185,976,000 - 238,324,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

10 PTO days

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering in Bedford, MA seeks a Cable Designer for Advanced R&D Programs on a 3-year contract. You will design and document complex electrical interconnect systems for aerospace and defense projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to move concepts from sketches to fabrication.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and fabrication docs; performing routing calculations; supporting assembly and integration; maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of cable design or electrical interconnect design experience.
• Experience producing electrical schematics, cable drawings, wire diagrams, wire run lists, and fabrication documentation.
• Knowledge of connector selection, wire sizing, voltage drop considerations, and electro-mechanical packaging.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and document cable and harness assemblies from sketches and requirements.
• Create block diagrams, electrical schematics, cable drawings, and wire run lists.
• Perform design calculations to support routing and interconnect designs.
• Develop wiring configurations and connector selections.
• Prepare release packages and revision documentation.
• Support fabrication, assembly, and system integration activities.
• Maintain cable configuration management throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to meet project schedules.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Cable design

Wire diagrams

Electrical interconnects

Schematic creation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate degree + relevant experience

Trade School education with significant experience

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Zuken

Job description

Cable Designer (Electrical Interconnects) – Advanced R&D Programs

Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, And Employment Type

• Duration: 3-year contract
• Pay rate: $65-$83/hour + benefits
• Job Location: Bedford, MA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st shift, 100% onsite
• Job#: bh19245
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (interim clearance is sufficient to begin)

Description

Are you an experienced Cable Designer with expertise in electrical interconnects, cable harnesses, and system-level wiring? We're seeking a skilled professional to support cutting‑edge engineering programs developing advanced technologies for aerospace, defense, and national security applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on next‑generation prototype systems, including laser communications, optical sensors, radar systems, advanced electronics, and other mission‑critical technologies.

What You'll Do

As a Cable Designer, you'll be responsible for designing and documenting complex electrical interconnect systems that support advanced prototype development from concept through fabrication and integration.

Responsibilities Include

• Design and document cable and harness assemblies from engineering sketches, concepts, and technical requirements
• Create block diagrams, electrical schematics, cable drawings, wire diagrams, wire run lists, and fabrication documentation
• Perform design calculations to support cable routing and electrical interconnect designs
• Develop cable layouts, connector selections, and wiring configurations
• Prepare engineering release packages and revision documentation
• Support fabrication, assembly, and system integration activities
• Maintain cable configuration management throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers on complex engineering programs
• Produce high-quality technical documentation while meeting project schedules

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an Associate degree plus relevant experience, or Trade School education with significant electrical interconnect design experience
• 5+ years of cable design or electrical interconnect design experience
• Strong experience designing cable and harness assemblies
• Experience producing:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Cable drawings
  • Wire diagrams
  • Wire run lists
  • Fabrication documentation
• Experience performing basic electrical design calculations
• Knowledge of:
  • Connector selection
  • Wire sizing and wire types
  • Voltage drop considerations
  • Electro‑mechanical packaging
  • Electrical fabrication and assembly techniques
• Thorough understanding of cable fabrication standards and processes
• Experience with configuration management for cable designs
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical
• Experience with Zuken
• Familiarity with Military, ASME, and IEEE standards
• Experience supporting prototype, aerospace, defense, or advanced engineering programs

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match