Design Engineer

Design Engineer (Cable/Harness)

• Seeking an experienced cable engineer with a background in electrical engineering, selection of cable components, wiring diagrams and cable fabrication processes. This engineer will work on a variety projects to providecomplex and innovative solutions for a number of sensor systems. This engineer must be capable of working well in teams consisting of Subject Matter Experts across many different fields.
• Will design system and unit level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes in tight collaboration with multiple project teams
• Perform basic design calculations, select appropriate components and hardware
• Develop detailed interconnect diagrams of complex systems
• Prepare design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness fabrication drawings utilizing 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software
• Support parts identification, procurement, fabrication and system level integration

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), 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, electro-mechanical packaging, electrical fabrication & assembly techniques
• Knowledge of ASME, IEEE Standards, and NASA standards for selection of hardware interconnects and electronic components
• Specifying, developing, and verifying models and simulations.
• Candidates must be enthusiastic, innovative and motivated self-starters able to work independently and rapidly within an interdisciplinary group, to achieve quick turn program requirements. They must possess strong oral and written communications skills, and must be able to present findings/results to internal and external organizations.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with cable/interconnect configuration management; Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) or Produce Lifecycle Management (PLM) software; Hands-on experience with the development and testing of aerospace sensor systems.

Education/Professional Certifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline; Masters degree is a plus.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain interim clearance is required to start