Cable Designer

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives  systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

Forterra is looking for a hands-on Cable Designer to join the Core Product team in Clarksburg, MD. You will be working with a small team of engineers to develop autonomous systems for military and commercial vehicles. This involves designing and building the systems critical for autonomous vehicles using components such as embedded computers, power systems, networking components and various sensors.

Your time will be split between working on the next-gen system designs, and maintaining existing fielded designs. This involves working on cabling internal to our system designs. These span power cables, ethernet, automotive ethernet, and CAN and other IO.

• Develop and maintain system level cable design diagrams
• Design, build, route, and test cable assemblies.
• Calculate power/load requirements cable connectors, wire sizes, and other electrical components for cable harnesses and associated devices.
• Develop cable harness schematics and parts list documentation.
• Submit purchase requests for necessary parts and materials.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to gather essential design information.
• Coordinate design efforts with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide guidance and direction to technicians as needed.
• Integrate cabling in various systems and troubleshoot issues that may arise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or a related field OR 2+ Years of experience in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Altium, or other) and electrical design tools
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component datasheets
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, load banks, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.

• Experience designing and documenting cable assemblies to military and/or industrial specs.
• Proficiency in designing and utilizing military-style circular connectors.

$65,000 - $100,000

Hybrid in Clarksburg, MD

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package.

In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits:
  Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar…