Wire Harness Engineer

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System's WEAPONS business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Description - External

Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Cable Design Engineer to join our team. This individual will work as part of a multidisciplined design engineering team during the development phases of current and emerging programs. The individual will be responsible for developing new cable designs and work cross functionally to support qualification of the designs as military qualified hardware.  The individual will also support prototype cable manufacturing and liaison between engineering and manufacturing. The individual should have a working knowledge of mil-spec connectors, backshells, accessories, and wiring. The individual should be proficient in cable shielding techniques, shield termination techniques, cable construction, and design documentation development. Our Design Engineering team is focused on developing and improving new product designs to support currently funded and advanced emerging programs for military customers.

Qualifications - External

• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Bachelors of Science in Engineering
• Familiarity in cable design techniques for:
  • Low EMI susceptibility
  • Radiation hardening
  • High Voltage
  • Impedance Control
  • Ruggedization
  • Testing

     Knowledge of mil-spec connectors, backshells, and wires

     Familiarity in shield termination techniques

     Familiarity with Allegro CIS Capture experience a plus

     Familiarity with Siemens PLM Capital and Harness XC software a plus

     Familiarity with cable sheathing material and components

     Familiarity developing system wiring diagrams and assigning reference designators

     Familiarity with the following specifications:

• • MIL-DTL-38999
  • MIL-DTL-24308
  • NEMA WC 27500
  • SAE AS85049
  • SAE AS22759
  • ASME Y14.44