Electrical Engineer III — Cable & Harness Design (Hybrid)

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead cable, harness and interconnect design for aerospace/defense programs in Orlando, FL. This hybrid role supports end-to-end design, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace/defense, hands-on Zuken E3, IPC-WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-461, and strong signal integrity and EMI knowledge. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of aerospace/defense engineering experience; senior level preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Zuken E3, IPC-WHMA-A-620, and MIL-STD-461.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical interconnect, cable, and wire harness design for complex systems and subsystems.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, cable documentation, and configuration records.
• Establish and enforce cable-marking, documentation, and design standards.
• Utilize Zuken E3 for electrical design and documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, and test engineering teams to troubleshoot signal integrity and power distribution issues.
• Evaluate cable failure modes, thermal overload risks, and EMI/ESD susceptibility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and defense engineering standards.
• Manage engineering revisions, configuration control, and product traceability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Cable interconnect

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

IPC-WHMA-A-620

MIL-STD-461

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead cable, harness and interconnect design for aerospace/defense programs in Orlando, FL. This hybrid role supports end-to-end design, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace/defense, hands-on Zuken E3, IPC-WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-461, and strong signal integrity and EMI knowledge. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.