Cable Interconnect Engineer

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Cable Interconnect Engineer

Lexington, MA, US

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Cable interconnect engineer in the Mechanical Engineering Group will be assigned to program teams requiring little supervision and perform assignments with creative ability, resourcefulness, and originality. The engineer will lead the designs for system interconnects, cable, and harness designs for prototype programs. The engineer must take initiative and be thorough and detailed. They must work effectively with individuals from various groups and at many levels of the organization.

They must also demonstrate effective communication skills.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, or BS or Associates Degree in Engineering discipline plus 5 years of relevant experience in electrical interconnection design
• Develop, design, and drive system and unit-level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams
• Prepare design concepts, block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness fabrication drawings utilizing 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software
• Perform basic design calculations, and select appropriate components and hardware
• Support part procurement, fabrication, and system-level integration while reporting and maintaining program milestones

• Possess knowledge of electronic design for aerospace applications, including connector selection, wire types/sizes/derating, voltage drops, electro‑mechanical packaging, electrical fabrication, and assembly techniques.
• Possess knowledge of NASA, Military, ASME, and IEEE standards and specifications
• Competency in Solid Works and/or Zuken E3
• Possess knowledge of PDM (Product Data Management) and/or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software

Interim clearance is acceptable upon start; secret clearance is required for maintaining the position. The candidate must be willing to undergo a background investigation for a Top Secret clearance once Secret clearance has been approved.

$112,600 - $151,900

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work‑life balance options
• … and much more!

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

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