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Forterra

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle · Defense
Location
ClarksburgMarylandUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Full-time

Cable Designer

Job description

Forterra is looking for a hands-on Cable Designer to join the Core Product team in Clarksburg, MD. You will be working with a small team of engineers to develop autonomous systems for military and commercial vehicles. This involves designing and building the systems critical for autonomous vehicles using components such as embedded computers, power systems, networking components and various sensors.

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system level cable design diagrams
  • Design, build, route, and test cable assemblies.
  • Calculate power/load requirements cable connectors, wire sizes, and other electrical components for cable harnesses and associated devices.
  • Develop cable harness schematics and parts list documentation.
  • Submit purchase requests for necessary parts and materials.
  • Collaborate with equipment suppliers to gather essential design information.
  • Coordinate design efforts with other engineering disciplines.
  • Provide guidance and direction to technicians as needed.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or a related field OR 2+ Years of experience in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (Altium, or other) and electrical design tools
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component datasheets
  • Familiarity with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, load banks, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
  • Experience designing and documenting cable assemblies to military and/or industrial specs.
  • Proficiency in designing and utilizing military-style circular connectors.
  • Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

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