Innovative RF Coax Cable Design Engineer

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

HSA & FSA available

401(k) with company match (3% base + 1

company match on first 8% of employee

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Cable Design Engineer to develop RF coaxial cables for military, aerospace and wireless applications. You will design, evaluate and improve cable products, collaborating with manufacturing to ensure cost-effectiveness and durability.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering, 2+ years of design/manufacturing experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks and MS Office. Up to 20% travel may be required. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in mechanical, electrical or materials engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of design or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Fluent with cable manufacturing processes including wire drawing, braiding and shielding, taping and serving, extrusion, bunching, cabling and stranding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Apply materials knowledge and basic RF/microwave principles to design innovative new cables employed in a wide range of applications and environments.
• Review documents and translate customer requirements into new cable designs, material specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate new and existing materials for impact to electrical, mechanical, and environmental cable performance.
• Maintain and control documentation for cable designs and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to refine designs for cost-effectiveness and transition to manufacturing.
• Apply CAPA to determine root cause of non-conforming products or raw materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve cables, materials and processes, considering regulatory, quality, cost, risk and environmental impact.
• Plan and execute cable performance evaluations using DoE and SPC to ensure compliance with Times Microwave standards.
• Create procedures and provide training to other technical and manufacturing employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

BS/MS in mechanical, electrical or materials engineering

Materials engineering knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Cable Design Engineer to develop RF coaxial cables for military, aerospace and wireless applications. You will design, evaluate and improve cable products, collaborating with manufacturing to ensure cost-effectiveness and durability.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering, 2+ years of design/manufacturing experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks and MS Office. Up to 20% travel may be required. Comprehensive benefits are provided.