Product Design Engineer - High Speed

ITT Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. in Irvine, California, is seeking a Product Design Engineer I NPD, Electrical to modify designs of mil/aero high-speed connectors and contacts, create 3D models and drawings, and support testing for signal integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 0–3 years of Mil/Aero connector design experience, CAD proficiency (Creo/SolidWorks/NX), and travel up to 10%. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of experience in Mil/Aero high-speed and/or filter connector design.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, NX).
• Proficiency using high-speed test equipment (network analyzer, Fluke DSX).
• Knowledge of industry-standard protocols (Ethernet, USB, HDMI, etc.) and mil/aero connectors.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing high-speed and filtered connectors and contacts per requirements.
• Create designs when opportunities arise.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings per electrical/mechanical/environmental needs.
• Learn HFSS simulations for signal integrity.
• Design PCBs and test adapters for signal integrity evaluation.
• Prepare and release manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Initiate and support ECNs and material dispositions.
• Support production with manufacturing/supplier/quality issues for fiber optic interconnects.
• Develop qualification test plans.
• Create engineering BOMs and documentation.
• Provide product testing/qualification support in Evaluation Lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Multitasking

Travel availability

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Network analyzer

Fluke DSX

Job description

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.

Position Summary

Job title: Product Design Engineer - High Speed Location: Irvine, CA Reporting to the NPD Engineering Manager, the Product Design Engineer I NPD, Electrical is responsible for modifying existing designs and assisting in new designs of mil/aero high-speed and filtered connectors and contacts utilizing industry standards, innovation and ITT Cannon trade secrets. Tasks include modifying existing creating 3D models of connector designs, 2D drawing, test specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM). In limited cases, creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM) will be required for new designs. The Product Design Engineer I – NPD, Electrical is also responsible for working with Manufacturing Engineering to support technical production issues and with Product Management to provide cost estimates for quoting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Modifies existing high speed and filtered connectors and contacts design per customer requirements or design improvements.
• In limited cases, when exposed to design opportunities, creates high speed and filtered connectors and contacts designs per design inputs and constraints provided.
• Modifies and creates 3D models and 2D drawings of high speed and filtered connectors and contacts based on electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements
• Becomes entry level knowledgeable in use of HFSS simulation software to interpret signal integrity data on high-speed connectors.
• Design PCB’s and test adapters as needed to perform evaluation and validation of connector signal integrity
• Prepare and release manufacturing assembly drawings and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Initiate and support drawing changes (ECNs, impact assessments, material dispositions)
• Support production with manufacturing issues, supplier issues, quality issues, etc. that affect the fiber optic interconnect products.
• Develop qualification test plans that meet customer and/or industry performance requirements
• Engineering BOM creation, documentation creation and updates
• Product Testing/Qualification support and overview within Product Evaluation Lab
• Performs other duties as assigned by Engineering Management

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in the workplace inspections, safety training and in the development of job safety analyses.

This position requires visibility to export documents.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• 0 to 3 years of experience in Mil/Aero high-speed and/or filter connector design
• Knowledge of industry standard communication protocols: 10/100/1G/10G BASE-T Ethernet, Single Pair Ethernet, analog/digital video, 1553 databus, USB , Display Port, HDMI, SATA and experience designing mil/aero connectors meeting these protocols.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo, Solidworks, NX, or similar)
• Proficiency in using high-speed performance test equipment (network analyzer, Fluke DSX, etc.)
• Possess analytical capabilities to interpret simulation and lab data to identify issues and provide solutions to fix identified problems.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic theory and electrical circuit behavior
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to drive results
• Highly self-motivated and a willingness to make a difference and learn
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with different departments.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products such as Excel, Word etc...
• The ability to travel periodically (up to 10%)
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to be considered for this role

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

74,300-110,500