Senior Connector Design Engineer

Location: Wallingford, CT Department: Engineering Posted: 4/2/2026 Location Name: Wallingford, CTWage: Depends on Experience Position Type: Full Time Shift: 1st ShiftFLSA: Salaried ExemptSummaryUnder minimal supervision, the Senior Connector Design Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced RF and microwave components and assemblies for industry-leading product lines across some of the world's most demanding markets and applications. This role involves developing innovative solutions for connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, antennas, and other RF/microwave products that meet stringent performance requirements in applications ranging from submarine environments to interstellar space. The engineer will manage complex projects from concept through production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate cross functionally to support aggressive growth initiatives. In addition, the Senior Connector Design Engineer will help define product specifications and standards that meet customer needs and partner with suppliers to ensure design manufacturability and product quality throughout the development process.Essential Duties And Responsibilities Design & Development:Develop RF and microwave components (e.g., coaxial connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, terminations, etc) to meet customer and market requirements.Perform simulations and modeling using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST).Technical Analysis:Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.Analyze customer requirements and propose feasible, cost-effective solutions.Conducts design for manufacturability and cost assessments; recommends design/requirements changes as warrantedTesting & Validation:Define and execute test plans for RF performance (VSWR, insertion loss, return loss, PIM, etc.).Troubleshoot and resolve design or performance issues.Collaboration:Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sourcing and external suppliers to ensure design manufacturability and cost optimization.Provide technical support to sales and application engineering teams.Evaluate design concept requirements packages for feasibility, viability and risk. Leads preliminary design review activities to develop risk assessment and mitigation plansLeads multiple engineering design projects covering the company's range of technology and product areasContinuous Improvement:Stay current with RF/microwave finite element analysis and other design toolsRecommend design enhancements and new product opportunities.Create and build a library of validated and reliable design standardsCollaborate cross functionally to develop efficient validation and qualification dataJob RequirementsBS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering (MS in Engineering helpful)7 - 10 years of design engineering experienceFamiliarity with industry standards (MIL-STDs, IEC, ASTM etc)Technical leadership experience is helpfulProficient in software tools including Solid Works, CST, PLM, MRPKnowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 structure and requirementsExpertise with tools such as FMEA, FEA, DFM, DFT and statistical techniquesStrong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members at all levels in the organizationExcellent problem solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skillsTimes Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.