Design Engineer

• Create detailed cable, connector, and contact designs on 3D or 2D CAD system.
• Technical lead for the development of interconnect solutions including design of the following: contacts, insulators, cabling and latching mechanisms
• Support Senior Design Engineer for development of complex interconnect solutions
• Coordinate the construction of functional and non-functional prototypes with internal and external vendors
• Lead/support group design reviews using calculations, experimental results or research
• Technical lead during the new product introduction process, including assisting manufacturing with tooling adjustments
• Provide technical support for existing products
• Apply principles of electrical engineering as they pertain to connectors, contact technology and cable design
• Generate test procedures and test and/or oversee testing of new designs as necessary
• Perform risk analysis such as FMEA as it pertains to AS9100
• Be able to travel domestically and internationally

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, MSME preferred
• 5-7 years minimum work experience in Military & Aerospace industry
• Working knowledge of CAD software, Solid works preferred
• Knowledge of ANSYS (FEA) and Mold flow or equivalents
• Knowledge of polymeric materials, metals and coatings
• Knowledge of principles of Electrical Engineering

Additional Information EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Hands-on prototype development experience, preferably including rapid prototyping
• Familiarity with coaxial and fiber optic connectors and knowledge of connector sealing and shielding a plus
• Familiar with transmission line theory and digital signal transmission
• Familiar with high frequency RF applications at up to 40 GHz
• Working knowledge of Printed Circuit Board assembly, specifically Surface Mount Technology, Pick and Place and IR Reflow
• Experience with the application of BGAs (Ball Grid Arrays)
• Experience with soldering process, platings and specifications
• Experience with ESA, NASA or Department of Defense Electronics design, i.e., manned and unmanned vehicle, ordinance development or production
• FMEA experience
• Familiar with Root Cause Analysis utilizing standard problem-solving tools and methodologies
• Familiar with Project Management Techniques (e.g. GANTT charts, risk management)

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world's most demanding systems. Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.