Senior Design Engineer

Radiall; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiall in the United States seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex design initiatives across electronic, firmware/software, optical/electrical and microelectronic assemblies within our optoelectronic module product development.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to drive design efficiency, quality and continuous improvement, mentor junior engineers, and ensure production-readiness from concept through manufacture.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electronic or related field required.
• 8+ years of electronics product design and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new products across electrical, electronic, photonic, mechanical, and thermal domains.
• Subject Matter Expert in Electronic and/or Embedded systems.
• Conduct design risk analysis and mitigation plans; work with project manager on risks.
• Own and document the design process per development procedures.
• Create CAD models, drawings and documentation through all development phases.
• Innovate to meet evolving customer or manufacturing requirements for complex projects.
• Propose and implement design changes to improve performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to define production methods and process improvements.
• Analyze customer compliance and implement corrective design actions.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Electrical design

PLM

DFMEA

Education

Master of Science in Electronic Engineering

Tools

eCAD tools

PLM

Job description

Discover Radiall

Since 1952, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting‑edge technologies for some of the world’s most demanding applications.

About Us

From space exploration to communication to aviation, our international teams are working to create interconnect components that power the future. Our sites are located in different countries, including France, Italy, United‑States, China, Mexico and India. At the heart of our factories, we grow industrial know‑how including molding, plating and component assembly.

We are a community of more than 3,000 employees, rich in diversity, with a strong team spirit and open to all of those around us. Dare to be audacious, Make it Simple, Be genuine and Grow together are the 4 values guiding our actions every day.

At Radiall, we have made a choice: “Creating connections that matter”. This is how we expressed our purpose, which invites us to work for a better world, through topics that we have identified and on which we can act.

Mission

Position Summary: The Senior Design Engineer leads complex design initiatives involving Electronic, firmware/software, optical/electrical, and microelectronic component assemblies in the frame of OIS optoelectronic module product development activities. This role plays a key part in the full product development cycle – from concept through production – ensuring compliance with technical, manufacturing, and commercial standards.

The Senior Design Engineer collaborates cross‑functionally to develop innovative, manufacturable solutions, driving design efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products or enhancements to existing products across electrical, electronic, photonic, mechanical, and thermal domains.
• Subject Matter Expert in Electronic and/or Embedded systems.
• Conduct design risk analysis and create mitigation plans. Cooperate with the project manager to continuously evaluate the project risks.
• Own and document the design process in accordance with Radiall’s development procedures.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation through all development phases.
• Innovate and adapt solutions to meet evolving customer or manufacturing requirements for complex projects.
• Propose and implement design changes to improve product performance, reliability, or manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to define production methods, repair procedures, and process enhancements.
• Analyze customer compliance and implement corrective design actions as needed.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers as needed.

Profile

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Master of Science in Electronic or post graduate degree (Electrical/Electronic Engineering, etc).
• 8+ years of experience in Electronics product design and development.
• Systems experience: eCAD tools, coding languages and development software (C/C++, Python).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with eCAD tools, simulation software, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Strong knowledge of electronic design principles, Micro‑electronic assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with design validation, testing, and documentation best practices.
• Familiarity with floor and cleanroom environments and hands‑on assembly process optimization.
• Affinity with practical activities and test lab environment.
• Project management, DFMEA.