Cable Designer

Cable Designer (Electrical Interconnects) – Advanced R&D Programs Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering Compensation, Benefits, And Employment Type Duration: 3-year contract Pay rate: $65-$83/hour + benefits Job Location: Bedford, MA Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st shift, 100% onsite Job#: bh19245 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (interim clearance is sufficient to begin) Description Are you an experienced Cable Designer with expertise in electrical interconnects, cable harnesses, and system-level wiring? We're seeking a skilled professional to support cutting‑edge engineering programs developing advanced technologies for aerospace, defense, and national security applications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on next‑generation prototype systems, including laser communications, optical sensors, radar systems, advanced electronics, and other mission‑critical technologies. What You'll Do As a Cable Designer, you'll be responsible for designing and documenting complex electrical interconnect systems that support advanced prototype development from concept through fabrication and integration. Responsibilities Include Design and document cable and harness assemblies from engineering sketches, concepts, and technical requirements Create block diagrams, electrical schematics, cable drawings, wire diagrams, wire run lists, and fabrication documentation Perform design calculations to support cable routing and electrical interconnect designs Develop cable layouts, connector selections, and wiring configurations Prepare engineering release packages and revision documentation Support fabrication, assembly, and system integration activities Maintain cable configuration management throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers on complex engineering programs Produce high-quality technical documentation while meeting project schedules Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an Associate degree plus relevant experience, or Trade School education with significant electrical interconnect design experience 5+ years of cable design or electrical interconnect design experience Strong experience designing cable and harness assemblies Experience producing: Electrical schematics Cable drawings Wire diagrams Wire run lists Fabrication documentation Experience performing basic electrical design calculations Knowledge of: Connector selection Wire sizing and wire types Voltage drop considerations Electro‑mechanical packaging Electrical fabrication and assembly techniques Thorough understanding of cable fabrication standards and processes Experience with configuration management for cable designs Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams Preferred Qualifications Experience with SolidWorks Electrical Experience with Zuken Familiarity with Military, ASME, and IEEE standards Experience supporting prototype, aerospace, defense, or advanced engineering programs Benefits Medical insurance 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 paid holidays 401(k) with company match #J-18808-Ljbffr