Cable Interconnect Engineer-Specialist III
Position Description
The 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Education and Experience Requirement
- BS in Electrical Engineering, or BS or Associates Degree in Engineering discipline plus relevant experience in electrical interconnection design preferred
Clearance
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 SolidWorks and/or Zuken E3
- Possess knowledge of PDM (Product Data Management) and/or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software
Hiring Range
$112,600 - $151,900
Disclaimer
MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plansMIT-funded pensionMatching 401KPaid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programsMentorship programsA range of work-life balance options... and much more!