Cable Designer
On-site · San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Cable Designer to develop and integrate high-reliability cabling for defense applications. Design and develop cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and interconnect solutions for military systems; create detailed wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and interconnect documentation using SolidWorks Electrical and Visio; define connector selections, pinouts, wire gauges, shielding, and cable routing requirements; develop and maintain cable BOMs and ICDs; coordinate cable routing and integration within complex electro-mechanical enclosures; collaborate with manufacturing teams and vendors to support fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting; participate in system integration, prototype builds, hardware test events, and engineering reviews. Must have 5–10+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical and Visio, knowledge of MIL-STDs and IPC/WHMA-A-620, and US Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10+ years of experience in cable design, harness development, or electrical integration
- Advanced experience with SolidWorks Electrical and Microsoft Visio
- Experience creating wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and electrical interconnect documentation
- Strong understanding of cable routing, shielding, grounding, and signal integrity principles
- Experience selecting military-grade connectors, backshells, and cable materials
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and cable fabrication best practices
- Experience supporting electro-mechanical systems and enclosure integration
- Strong troubleshooting and integration skills
- US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
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