CareerPlan

Cable Harness and Interconnect Design Engineer

Cambridge, MA, USFull-time$75k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and develop rugged, high-reliability cable harnesses, interconnects, and connector assemblies for mission-critical systems in defense, space, and autonomous platforms.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer (interconnects)

Builds

Ruggedized wiring harnesses, cabling, and connector systems for harsh environments

Domain

Defense, space exploration, and autonomous platforms

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, trade study analysis, material selection, tolerance analysis, MIL-STD connector knowledge, IPC Class 2 & 3 standards

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience with MATLAB

Technologies

MATLAB, CAD software

Responsibilities

Design high-reliability cable harnesses and interconnects for harsh environments; perform trade studies and tolerance analyses; generate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings; collaborate with electrical and systems engineers; validate designs with production teams.

Seniority

Mid-level IC (3-5 years experience with BS or 0-3 years with MS)