Mechanical Cable Designer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense is seeking a Mechanical Cable Designer to support cable assembly design and development for advanced hardware used in defense missions. The role contributes to the creation and maintenance of technical data package artifacts, including drawings, bills of materials, and specifications. It involves routing cables and wire harnesses, developing cable designs, and producing installation drawings and work instructions from 3D cable models. The designer supports projects with guidance from senior engineers and participates in reviews and technical meetings throughout product development. The position requires onsite work at a Leidos facility in the Huntsville–North Alabama area; candidates must reside in that area or be willing to relocate. U.S. citizenship is required, as is eligibility to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an associate 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.
• Flexibility and ability to switch between tasks and toolsets.
• Residence in the North Alabama area or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville–North 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree