Interconnect Design Engineer

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for an Interconnect Design Engineer to join our team!

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing cables/harness, either individually or in a team environment, to be used for military applications with a focus on aviation. The candidate will be capable of using Creo Schematic and Creo Parametric, or similar Computer Assisted Design (CAD) systems, to prepare electro/mechanical design layouts, electrical diagrams, detail and assembly drawings and models in accordance with ASME Y14 Standards, and related documentation in conformance to appropriate program and/or military specifications. Experience in the design of wiring products to AS5088-1 and familarity with IPC WHMA-620 manufacturing processes.

Additional tasking will include the identification & execution of the program requirements, preparation/participation for technical meetings for internal and external representatives, effective communication between teams and team members, and the ability to manage multiple, unrelated tasks in an organized manner with attention to detail and thoroughness.

Tasking:

Assignments will be received in task and objective oriented terms. Work is performed with appreciable direction either individually, in a team environment, or in a supervisory capacity to develop major wire harness and/or flex harness components or develop improvements to a product to facilitate manufacturing operations. Become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.

Design experience that may include areas such as electrical/mechanical packaging, harnessing, cabling, electrical schematic/diagrams, structures, surfacing, and mechanisms.

Skills needed to perform tasking may include the following:

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods/processes of harness design such as IPC-620.
• Knowledge of CREO or Pro/Engineer Cabling Module, Pro/Diagram, CREO Schematic, and Windchill.
• Understanding of basic principles, theories and concepts for creation and preparation of engineering design documentation. Including knowledge of industry practices and standards used in drafting, modeling and design development or revisions such as MIL-STD-31000, ASME Y14.5M, ASME Y14.24 and ASME Y14.100.
• Technical knowledge sufficient to perform design calculations of wiring systems such as voltage drop, AWG requirements, breaker sizing, RF line loss, relay use, and other such electrical knowledge.
• Effective oral and written communication skills / good communicator
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently

Required Skills:

• An applied approach to engineering with good hands-on skills
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• CAD tool knowledge
• Ability to obtain secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Creo Schematic and Creo Parametric with Cabling
• Experience using PTC Windchill
• Wiring Experience in Aerospace and/or Military and familiarity with wiring diagrams
• Electrical design knowledge as it pertains to aircraft wiring systems
• Installation experience of cables/harnesses on military and/or civilian platforms
• Cable/Harness design experience with a focus on AS5088-1
• Knowledge of IPC WHMA-620 manufacturing methods/processes for cable/harnesses
• Technical knowledge using documentation specifications such as MIL-STD-31000, ASME Y14.5M, ASME Y14.24 and ASME Y14.100.

Education Requirements:

A Bachelor of Science degree in the following fields or 8yrs of equivalent experience:

• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering Technology
• Aeronautical Engineering

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.