Cable Interconnect Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 112,412 - 152,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking a Cable Interconnect Engineer to lead system interconnect, cable and harness designs for prototype programs within the Mechanical Engineering Group. The role requires initiative, thoroughness, and strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop concepts, schematics, wiring diagrams, and fabrication drawings using 2D and 3D CAD tools; qualify components, support procurement and integration, and contribute to milestones

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5 years in electrical interconnection design
• Develop, design, and drive interconnection and power distribution schemes with multidisciplinary teams
• Prepare design concepts, schematics, wiring diagrams, and fabrication drawings using 2D/3D CAD

Responsibilities

• Lead designs for system interconnects, cables, and harnesses for prototype programs
• Develop concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and fabrication drawings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and report milestones
• Ensure thoroughness and effective communication across organization levels

Skills

Electrical interconnect design

Multidisciplinary communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering with 5 years interconnect experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Zuken E3

PDM/PLM

Job description

Cable Interconnect Engineer

Date: Jun 13, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Group provides innovative design solutions for advanced technology prototypes. Example projects include laser communication, high-energy lasers, optical sensors, biological agent detectors, and large radar antennas, for systems deployed on ground, maritime, air- and space-borne platforms. The group has expertise in precision engineering, opto-mechanics, mechanisms, electronics packaging, large structures, highly efficient lightweight structures, composite materials and additive manufacturing. The group is the Engineering Division's center for 3D CAD design and data management and is involved in every step of program execution from conceptual design to system integration and test.

Position Description

Cable interconnect engineer in the Mechanical Engineering Group will be assigned to program teams requiring little supervision and perform assignments with creative ability, resourcefulness, and originality. The engineer will lead the designs for system interconnects, cable, and harness designs for prototype programs. The engineer must take initiative and be thorough and detailed. They must work effectively with individuals from various groups and at many levels of the organization. They must also demonstrate effective communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, or BS or Associates Degree in Engineering discipline plus 5 years of relevant experience in electrical interconnection design
• Develop, design, and drive system and unit-level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams
• Prepare design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness fabrication drawings utilizing 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software
• Perform basic design calculations, and select appropriate components and hardware
• Support part procurement, fabrication, and system-level integration while reporting and maintaining program milestones

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess knowledge of electronic design for aerospace applications, including connector selection, wire types/sizes/derating, voltage drops, electro-mechanical packaging, electrical fabrication, and assembly techniques.
• Possess knowledge of NASA, Military, ASME, and IEEE standards and specifications
• Competency in SolidWorks and/or Zuken E3
• Possess knowledge of PDM (Product Data Management) and/or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software

Clearance

Interim clearance is acceptable upon start; secret clearance is required for maintaining the position. The candidate must be willing to undergo a background investigation for a Top Secret clearance once Secret clearance has been approved.

Hiring Range

$112,600 - $151,900

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including - but not limited to - the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• … and much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.