Principal Coaxial Cable Design Engineer

Advance coaxial cable technology from early research through production sustainability in an onsite Principal Coaxial Cable Design Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Advance the coaxial cable technology roadmap from initial research, design, and development through full production sustainability, with process and equipment improvements
• Lead product design and development efforts for new products tied to customer-funded programs and new product development projects in line with Hermetics engineering standards, systems, procedures, and policies
• Specify designs and document materials, components, and performance specifications
• Create detailed drawings, manufacturing procedures, and BOMs required to build designs
• Document and record product data and design information using CAD and a product data management/ERP system
• Conduct research to assess product design and development feasibility
• Initiate, review, and process ECOs for existing product designs and parts
• Support designs beyond engineering release by following them through production and soliciting feedback from process engineering
• Experiment with new areas of SolidWorks to improve departmental efficiency and knowledge
• Identify and specify production step sequences, special equipment and tooling requirements, test requirements, test plans and procedures, and special test equipment
• Recommend sources for new materials, processes, and/or equipment
• Provide technical content for proposal and quote responses (example: specification reviews, design concept drawings, and performance limits) prior to award
• Serve as a direct technical liaison with internal and external functions, specifically applications engineering, program management, and sales
• Act as an SME and Design Project Manager for internal and customer-facing discussions and presentations

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience working directly on coaxial cable design and manufacturing engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree (BSME or BSEE)
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills to serve as a direct technical liaison with internal and external functions (applications engineering, program management, sales)
• In-depth understanding of coaxial cable Mil-Specs, industry standards, and customer requirements
• Working knowledge of cable manufacturing processing equipment and techniques
• Ability to define, execute, and analyze test and measurement protocols to fully characterize coax cable
• Analytical thinker with demonstrated technical and CAD design abilities who works well in a team
• Drafting and/or CAD design experience
• Design techniques to meet cost targets while maintaining manufacturability
• Knowledge of workflow processes and sequences in ERP systems
• Design and develop cable products from concept through production release, including cable construction, shielding design, materials selection, cable/connector attachment designs, and electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance optimization

Technologies

• Google Enterprise
• ADP Lyric
• SolidWorks / CamWorks
• Visual ERP & Smartviews

Core Values

• Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) as the foundation for how the team operates and drives success

Compensation

• Pay range: $130,000 - $140,000 USD per year
• Plus incentive compensation