Mechanical Cable Designer
About The Position
Leidos Defense is seeking a Mechanical Cable Designer to support the design and development of cable assemblies, cable routing, and cable installation drawings for advanced defense hardware. The role includes creating and maintaining Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, such as drawings, bills of materials, and specifications, and routing electrical cables and wire harnesses using Creo and SolidWorks. The designer will also develop cable designs in Visio and AutoCAD, select connectors, backshells, wiring, and protective coverings, and produce cable installation drawings and work instructions from 3D-routed cable models. The position supports tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers and participates in reviews and technical meetings across the product development lifecycle. The role requires onsite work at a Leidos facility in the Huntsville–North Alabama area, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an Associate’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or at least 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to work onsite at a Leidos facility.
- Basic understanding of cable design needs.
- Flexible and capable of switching between tasks and toolsets.
- Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama area.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with government and industry standards.
- Background in cable design and/or mechanical design.
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5 standards.
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620D.
- Ability to read and interpret cable wiring diagrams.
- Hands-on experience in mechanical and/or cable assembly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of cable assemblies, cable routing, and cable installation drawings.
- Create and maintain Technical Data Package artifacts, including drawings, bills of materials, and specifications.
- Route electrical cables and wire harnesses using Creo and SolidWorks.
- Develop cable designs using Visio and AutoCAD, considering connector, backshell, wiring, and protective covering part selection.
- Produce cable installation drawings and work instructions from 3D-routed cable models in Creo and SolidWorks.
- Support tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers.
- Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, drawing reviews, and other technical meetings throughout the product development lifecycle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
