Senior Connector Design Engineer in Wallingford

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering (MS in Engineering helpful) \n

• 7 - 10 years of design engineering experience \n

• Familiarity with industry standards (MIL-STDs, IEC, ASTM etc) \n

• Technical leadership experience is helpful \n

• Proficient in software tools including Solid Works, CST, PLM, MRP \n

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 structure and requirements \n

• Expertise with tools such as FMEA, FEA, DFM, DFT and statistical techniques \n

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members at all levels in the organization \n

• Excellent problem solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills \n

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• Design & Development:\n \n

• Develop RF and microwave components (e.g., coaxial connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, terminations, etc) to meet customer and market requirements. \n

• Perform simulations and modeling using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST). \n \n

• Technical Analysis:\n \n

• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications. \n

• Analyze customer requirements and propose feasible, cost-effective solutions. \n

• Conducts design for manufacturability and cost assessments; recommends design/requirements changes as warranted \n \n

• Testing & Validation:\n \n

• Define and execute test plans for RF performance (VSWR, insertion loss, return loss, PIM, etc.). \n

• Troubleshoot and resolve design or performance issues. \n \n

• Collaboration:\n \n

• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sourcing and external suppliers to ensure design manufacturability and cost optimization. \n

• Provide technical support to sales and application engineering teams. \n

• Evaluate design concept requirements packages for feasibility, viability and risk. Leads preliminary design review activities to develop risk assessment and mitigation plans \n

• Leads multiple engineering design projects covering the company’s range of technology and product areas \n \n

• Continuous Improvement:\n \n

• Stay current with RF/microwave finite element analysis and other design tools \n

• Recommend design enhancements and new product opportunities. \n

• Create and build a library of validated and reliable design standards \n

• Collaborate cross functionally to develop efficient validation and qualification data \n \n