MCAD Engineer

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO 10 days

11 paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Lexington, MA seeks an experienced MCAD Engineer for a 3-year, on-site contract to support rapid prototyping and sensor-system projects.

You will lead mechanical packaging, CAD design, and interconnect development for aerospace-grade hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams across disciplines. Ideal candidates have an EE background, experience with cable/component selection, wiring diagrams, and fabrication processes, and must be local to

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with ability to contribute to quick-turn prototyping.
• Proficient with 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience in aerospace electronics design and interconnects.
• Knowledge of ASME, IEEE, and NASA standards.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical packaging of electronics
• Develop mechanical designs
• Design interconnection and power distribution schemes with project teams
• Perform basic design calculations and component selection
• Develop interconnect diagrams of complex systems
• Prepare wiring diagrams and cable/harness drawings using CAD
• Support parts identification, procurement, fabrication, and integration
• Interface with fabrication teams, vendors, and program members

Skills

Hands-on engineer

Prototyping

2D/3D CAD

Cable design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

Mentor Graphics

Zuken E3

Job description

Company Overview

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Job Overview

Job Title: MCAD Engineer

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type: Pay range: $65-$90/hr. Benefits include medical insurance, 10 days of Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, and a 401(k) match.

Employment Type: 3-year contract. Duration: 3-year contract.

Location: Lexington, MA (fully on-site). Schedule: M-F.

A fast-paced prototyping and engineering team is seeking an experienced MCAD Engineer with a background in EE, cable component selection, wiring diagrams, and cable fabrication processes. The engineer will work on a variety of short-duration (6-18 month) projects, providing complex and innovative solutions for a range of sensor systems. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams consisting of Subject Matter Experts across a variety of technical fields.

Job Responsibilities

• Mechanical packaging of electronics
• Develop mechanical designs
• Design system- and unit-level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes in tight collaboration with multiple project teams
• Perform basic design calculations and select appropriate components and hardware
• Develop detailed interconnect diagrams of complex systems
• Prepare design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness fabrication drawings utilizing 2D and 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software
• Support parts identification, procurement, fabrication, and system-level integration
• Interface with fabrication teams, vendors, and other program team members

Required Skills

• Hands-on, interactive, communicative engineer who is willing to contribute to a diverse set of quick-turn prototyping efforts
• Software/applications: 2D and 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) and cable design software (Mentor Graphics toolsets, Zuken E3, or other)
• Knowledge of electronic design for aerospace applications, including connector selection, wire types/sizes/derating, voltage drops, electromechanical packaging, and electrical fabrication and assembly techniques
• Knowledge of ASME, IEEE, and NASA standards for the selection of hardware interconnects and electronic components
• Experience specifying, developing, and verifying models and simulations

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cable/interconnect configuration management
• Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Hands-on experience with the development and testing of aerospace sensor systems

Education / Professional Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is a plus

Additional Information

An interim clearance is sufficient to start this assignment, with the potential to upgrade to a Top Secret clearance as required by prospective projects in the future. This position is onsite. It could potentially shift to four days per week onsite with one day remote, but that would be at least 6-12 months after starting. Candidate must be local to Lexington at the start of the assignment. The interview process will consist of two rounds via Zoom: an initial screening followed by a panel interview.