Design Engineer

The Group seeks an experienced cable engineer with a background in EE, selection of cable components, wiring diagrams and cable fabrication processes. This engineer will work on a variety of short duration (6-18 month) projects to provide complex 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. Others: Interim clearance is sufficient to start this assignment. This position is hybrid; 4 days a week onsite with 1 day remote. Candidate must be local to Lexington at the start of the assignment. Interview will be two round interviews via Zoom. They will do an initial screening and then a panel zoom interview. Job Responsibilities: Design system and unit level electrical interconnection and power distribution schemes in collaboration with project teams Perform basic design calculations, select appropriate components and hardware 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 Ability to interface with fabrication teams, vendors, and other program team members. Skills: Software/applications:2D and 3D CAD Software (preferably SolidWorks), Cable design software (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 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. 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/Experience: Education/Professional Certifications Bachelor's degree; Masters degree is a plus.