Electrical Design Engineer – Cable & Harness

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering seeks an Electrical Design Engineer – Cable & Harness to lead interconnect, cable, and harness design for advanced prototype programs spanning aerospace, defense, and optical systems. The role involves taking designs from concept through fabrication, procurement, integration, and test.

The candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and use 2D/3D CAD to create schematics, wiring diagrams, and fabrication drawings, while applying strong communication

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead cable, harness, and electrical interconnect designs for prototype systems.
• Develop system- and unit-level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes.
• Create design concepts, schematics, wiring diagrams, and fabrication drawings.
• Use 2D/3D CAD to document designs.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and select components and hardware.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and integration.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and systems teams.
• Track milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate technical information across teams.
• Work independently with initiative and attention to detail.

Skills

Electrical interconnects

Cables & harnesses

Power distribution

Schematic capture

Wiring diagrams

2D/3D CAD

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Engineering discipline + 5+ years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Zuken E3

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Cable & Harness

Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, And Employment Type

• Duration: direct hire, full-time
• Pay rate: $115,000 – $150,000 per year
• Job Location: Bedford, MA
• Work Model: 100% onsite
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours
• Job#: bh19247

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.

The engineer will lead the design and development of system interconnects, cables, harnesses, and power distribution solutions while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role offers the opportunity to take designs from concept through fabrication, procurement, integration, and test.

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

The final offer will be based on factors including experience, skills, education, qualifications, internal equity, and other applicable considerations.

Benefits Include

• 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.

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