Electrical Design Engineer – Cable & Harness

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer – Cable & Harness in Bedford, MA.

This role focuses on electrical interconnect, cable, and harness design for prototype programs spanning aerospace, defense, radar, and optical systems. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings; use 2D/3D CAD tools; and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combo with 5+ years of relevant electrical interconnection design experience
• Experience designing electrical interconnections, cables, harnesses, or power distribution systems
• Experience developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness fabrication drawings
• Experience with 2D and/or 3D CAD software and CAD workflows

Responsibilities

• Lead cable, harness, and electrical interconnect designs for prototype systems and programs
• Develop system- and unit-level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes
• Create design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness fabrication drawings
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD tools to develop and document designs
• Perform basic engineering calculations and select appropriate components, connectors, and hardware
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and system-level integration
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, and other engineering disciplines
• Track and maintain program milestones and deliverables
• Communicate technical information effectively across teams and organizational levels
• Work independently with creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and attention to detail

Skills

Electrical interconnect design

Cable & harness design

2D/3D CAD

Technical communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in engineering field + 5+ years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Zuken E3

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Cable & Harness

Job Description: A leading advanced technology research and development organization is seeking a Electrical Design Engineer – Cable & Harness to join its Mechanical Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in electrical interconnect, cable, and harness design who wants to work on highly technical prototype programs spanning aerospace, defense, optical systems, radar, and other advanced technologies.

Job Location: Bedford, MA
Work Model: 100% onsite
Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours
Contract type: direct hire, full-time
Pay rate: $115,000 – $150,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cable, harness, and electrical interconnect designs for prototype systems and programs
• Develop system- and unit-level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes
• Create design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness fabrication drawings
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD tools to develop and document designs
• Perform basic engineering calculations and select appropriate components, connectors, and hardware
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and system-level integration
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, and other engineering disciplines
• Track and maintain program milestones and deliverables
• Communicate technical information effectively across teams and organizational levels
• Work independently with creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering OR an associate degree/bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline plus 5+ years of relevant electrical interconnection design experience
• Experience designing electrical interconnections, cables, harnesses, or power distribution systems
• Experience developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness fabrication drawings
• Experience with 2D and/or 3D CAD software
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Strong technical communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic design for aerospace or defense applications
• Knowledge of: Connector selection
• Wire types, sizing, and derating
• Voltage-drop calculations
• Electro-mechanical packaging
• Electrical fabrication and assembly techniques
• Familiarity with NASA, military, ASME, and/or IEEE standards and specifications
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Zuken E3
• Experience with PDM and/or PLM systems
• Experience designing for complex prototype or advanced technology programs

Security Clearance Requirements

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance, with the ability and willingness to pursue Top Secret clearance and compartmented program eligibility in the future.
• An interim clearance may be acceptable at the start of employment.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo the required background investigation.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-funded pension
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, sick, parental, and military leave
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Mentorship and professional development programs
• Work-life balance programs
• Additional employee benefits, discounts, and perks

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a permanent, onsite engineering opportunity for someone who wants to work on sophisticated prototype systems and challenging engineering problems rather than traditional high-volume production. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to programs involving advanced aerospace, defense, sensing, communications, and other emerging technologies. If you have cable, harness, interconnect, or electrical packaging experience, we'd like to hear from you.