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Data Device Corporation (DDC) invites you to explore career opportunities with a world leader in high-reliability connectivity, power, and control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support supports critical missions for our customers. This position is 100% onsite at our Bohemia, NY office with occasional travel to manufacturing location in Mexico. The pay range for this position is between $120,000 and $150,000 annually, and we will rely on previous experience. This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License. Position Summary: The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for developing new magnetics related components based on customer or marketing inputs. They shall have working knowledge of transformer design, property of materials, electrical testing, and design for manufacturability. Performance will be measured on creating designs that meet or exceed customer requirements, timely transition of new designs from concept to production readiness, collaboration with production in suggesting and implementing productivity projects. Key Position Accountabilities: Design and Development: Plan, conceptualize, and develop new magnetics components using new and innovative technology. Design analog circuits related to high frequency data bus and video signal transmission. Provide material and labor estimates to Sales for customer requests for pricing. Equipment and Materials Research: Actively seek out opportunities improve existing processes by keeping up with new equipment and material releases. Seek out ways to integrate new equipment and materials to improve productivity. Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, managers, and other design professionals in the development of prototypes, sustaining efforts, and integration of systems into manufacturing processes. Support the transition of designs from concept to prototype and to full-scale production. Mentoring and Design Review: Coach junior engineers in solving design issues. Responsible for project management of Design Reviews. Testing and Validation: Create, review, and verify test setups. Support the execution of testing procedures required for product acceptance and qualification. Collaborate with internal and external facilities to validate design performance against defined specifications. Engineering Analysis: Perform calculations to support CapEx return on investment decisions. Material Selection and Development: Choosing the right material for a specific application, considering factors like strength, durability, cost and environmental impact. Documentation and Compliance: Create, review, and maintain technical drawings, specifications, and product documentation using a mix of CAD (SolidWorks preferred), MS Word, and digital images. Ensure designs and processes meet industry and regulatory standards, including internal engineering standards and product definition procedures. Continuous Improvement: Apply problem-solving skills to identify areas of improvement in existing designs or manufacturing processes, making recommendations and providing solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Failure Analysis: Ability to assist QA Department with technical support for internal and external CARs. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Mathematical and Analytical Skills: Strong ability to apply engineering fundamentals, and statistical methods to create innovative, reliable, cost effective design solutions that translate into more design wins. Design Skills: Strong knowledge of electromagnetic theory, magnetic circuit design, and magnetic material properties. Analog Circuit Design: Working understanding of analog and digital electronics, signal integrity, power and thermal management is a plus. Simulation experience with LTspice or similar is a plus. Problem Solving and Innovation: Excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills with the ability to propose innovative and creative solutions to complex design challenges. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders for internal and external customers. Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish is beneficial. Adaptability: Ability to work on several projects at once and shift priorities as needed to meet company goals Attention to detail: High attention to detail with the ability to conduct rigorous reviews of designs, calculations, and test procedures to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. Printed Circuit Board Design: Ability to design and convert schematics into PCB layout drawings using OrCAD, Mentor, Altium, or similar is a plus. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline required. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred 7+ years of related experience. Working Knowledge of Military Specifications. Experience in Military/Aerospace industry a plus. This position operates in a mix of office, manufacturing, and lab-based environment. Some travel may be required for process review at other manufacturing plants or supplier locations. Physical Demands: Must be able to remain stationary during design and analysis sessions. Having good manual dexterity and basic soldering / assembly skills to assist in building test and assembly fixtures is a plus. Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds of testing or prototyping equipment. Frequent communication with cross-functional teams; ability to convey complex technical details clearly and effectively. This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This job description indicates, in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of the incumbent. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required. Data Device Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr