Cable/Connector Engineer I - $2,500.00 Sign On Bonus

We are CAES, a technologically advanced electronics company employing more than 3,600 talented makers, thinkers, innovators, and doers nationwide. We build things that solve challenging problems from deep space to the depths of the ocean. We serve customers in defense, aerospace, security, medical, and industrial markets. Are you searching for a career with a company that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Are you looking for a position with a company that is growing and able to offer long-term professional advancement? Searching for a company that values a friendly work environment and that values YOU? Consider CAES. #peoplefocusedmissiondriven A career with CAES is more than just a job, it is the pathway to a bright future. Overview Work within CAES performing RF and microwave electrical and environmental testing, hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting on various Hi-Reliability military and space cable assemblies. Work within the manufacturing environment on a daily basis, supporting both design and manufacturing engineering on new and legacy assemblies. All work to be supervised by a lead engineering who will mentor and educate all necessary military/NASA standards required by CAES customers. Responsibilities Support project lead engineer updates to management on project status. Support both engineering and production engineer test plans and test reports. Plans/reports to include but not limited to: ATPs, QTPs, White Paper Write-ups, Analysis Reports, customer responses, etc. Support sales and BD in quotes and spec reviews of cable components. Working collaboratively with the other CAES engineers to enable cross-functional and cross-site teams to realize the full strength of CAES engineering capabilities, including coordinating resource assignments, tool selection, and procedure development. Assure that engineering activities are performed in accordance with AS9100 guidelines, tailored as appropriate per company procedures based on the varying complexity and risk of individual programs. Work with project lead engineers to determine and develop approaches to solving design, process and procedural issues. Work to be reviewed upon completion to ensure that objectives have been met. May assist in training other employees in completing work assignments. Support production and quality with product design, manufacturability and MRB support. Providing RF engineering guidance to operations and other functions as needed to achieve customer satisfaction, revenue, profitability, and continuous improvement objectives. Troubleshoot various product issues on the manufacturing floor that affect RF performance: manufacturability, repeatability and robustness that contribute to unit production cost (DTUPC), and reliability. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics. Preferred: One (1) year of experience with RF (radio frequency) simulation software (Ansys HFSS, CST or ADS). Two (2) years of experience in RF measurements with PNA (performance network analyzer), spectrum analyze or, power analyzer/power meter. Two (2) years of experience with standard manufacturing processes including assembly, machining and plating. Two (2) years of support experience in cable/connector components. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Prior RF cable and connector experience products for defense applications a plus. CAES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of CAES to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. CAES will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. The EEO is the Law poster is available here and the poster supplement is available here. The Pay Transparency Policy is available here. CAES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to CAEScareers@caes.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.