Product Design Engineer – Microwave & RF Assemblies & Connectors (f/m/d)

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Product Design Engineer to join their Aerospace and Defence team. In this dynamic role, you will lead the design and development of high-performance RF and Microwave products. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, you'll apply your expertise to create innovative solutions that meet stringent quality standards and customer specifications. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to balance in-office collaboration with remote work. Join a company committed to innovation, diversity, and the professional growth of its associates, and make a significant impact in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Associate Stock Ownership Plan

Profit-sharing opportunities

Flexible benefits

Comprehensive rewards program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of RF product design experience required.
• Strong understanding of RF and Microwave principles.

Responsibilities

• Design RF connectors and cable assemblies for aerospace applications.
• Ensure designs meet quality and customer specifications.

Skills

RF Product Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Engineering Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

HFSS

CST

Job description

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Product Design Engineer – Microwave & RF Assemblies & Connectors (f/m/d)

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Design Engineer (f/m/d) to join our Aerospace and Defence business and help us lead the design and development of Microwave and Millimetre Wave products. In this role, you will be a key member of the Microwave team supporting the design, development, and delivery of high-performance, Fit for Use RF/Microwave cable assemblies for the aerospace industry. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expertise, technical guidance, and support to various other functions.

This position will be located at our facility in Dundee, Scotland, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Design class-leading RF connectors and Microwave Cable assembly products through the application of material, dimensional, mechanical, and electrical performance technical knowledge
• Ensure product designs meet quality standards, customer specification, Design for Manufacture and process/manufacturing requirements, cost, and other Fitness-For-Use considerations
• Create assembly designs, connector designs and specifications based on Specification Review output, customer needs, and Application Engineer design input
• Partner with Application Engineers and Product Specialists to ensure product design output meets design input requirements and to support in program-related queries
• Co-ordinate cross-functional design-related drafting and modelling activity to achieve timely completion of designs and collaborate with external partners
• Establish and document Product Design rules and test procedures for inspection, in collaboration with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and other Product Design Engineers
• Partner with Process Engineers and Manufacturing associates as required to support manufacturing of commercialised products through resolution of quality and technical issues
• Participate in and drive New Product Developments

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with minimum 3 years of RF Product design experience and technical product design (e.g. Product Design Engineering, Applications Engineering)
• Solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply this knowledge to product design and manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability in project execution to initiate, prioritise and drive projects and project phases to completion e.g. concept development & feasibility, product development and continued support for commercial prep and release
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multi-discipline team as well as network and collaborate effectively with a broad range of associates spanning varied disciplines and responsibilities
• Ability to travel periodically (5%)
• Candidates need to have, or be able to attain, UK security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in RF Connector or RF Product Design
• Demonstrated experience in assembly connector design fundamentals, including materials selection, dimensions, and construction relationships to electrical and mechanical performance requirements
• Strong understanding of RF and Microwave
• Experience of drafting and/or modelling software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.); knowledge of frequency and time domain analysis techniques; an understanding of RF/Microwave simulation software (HFSS, CST, etc.)
• Project management skills and history of hands-on participation in all phases of projects
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality requirements and Mil-Std specification requirements
• Knowledge of typical commercial and military cable/assembly applications
• Familiarity in the use of statistical techniques

This position requires access to information or items that are export controlled under U.S. law. Any offer will be conditioned upon Gore obtaining export control authorization for the candidate under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as required by the position.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

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