Design Engineer

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an electrical design engineer to design system and unit level interconnection and power distribution schemes in collaboration with project teams.

You will perform basic design calculations, prepare design concepts, schematics and wiring diagrams using 2D/3D CAD software, and interface with fabrication teams and vendors to deliver integrated aerospace hardware. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic design for aerospace applications, including connector selection.
• Wire types, sizes, and derating, and voltage drop considerations.
• Electro-mechanical packaging and electrical fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with ASME, IEEE, and NASA standards for hardware interconnects.
• Ability to specify, develop, and verify models and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Design system and unit level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes in collaboration with project teams.
• Perform basic design calculations, select appropriate components and hardware.
• Prepare design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness fabrication drawings utilizing 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Support parts identification, procurement, fabrication and system level integration.
• Interface with fabrication teams, vendors, and other program team members.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

SolidWorks

Cable design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree is a plus

Tools

Zuken E3

PLM/PDM software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Design system and unit level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes in collaboration with project teamsPerform basic design calculations, select appropriate components and hardwarePrepare design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness fabrication drawings utilizing 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) softwareSupport parts identification, procurement, fabrication and system level integrationAbility to interface with fabrication teams, vendors, and other program team members.

Skills

Software/applications:2D and 3D CAD Software (preferably SolidWorks), Cable design software (Zuken E3 or other).Knowledge of electronic design for aerospace applications, including connector selection, wire types/sizes/derating, voltage drops, electro-mechanical packaging, electrical fabrication & assembly techniquesKnowledge of ASME, IEEE Standards, and NASA standards for selection of hardware interconnectsSpecifying, developing, and verifying models and simulations.Candidates must be enthusiastic, innovative and motivated self-starters able to work independently and rapidly within an interdisciplinary group, to achieve quick turn program requirements. They must possess strong oral and written communications skills, and must be able to present findings/results to internal and external organizations.Experience with cable/interconnect configuration management.Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) or Produce Lifecycle Management (PLM) softwareHands-on experience with the development and testing of aerospace sensor systems.

Education/Experience

Education/Professional CertificationsBachelor's degree; Masters degree is a plus.