Design Engineer 2 (Career Fair Only) presso None

JOB SUMMARY

The Design Engineer 2 is responsible for supporting the design, development, and refinement of products and systems through innovative engineering solutions. This entry-level role involves creating detailed models and drawings using CAD software, assisting in prototype development and testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturability standards within established budget and schedule constraints.

This role will require access to access information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780),and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130), and so applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and Development

  • Create, modify, and improve product designs and manufacturing processes using engineering principles and CAD/CAE software.

  • Support the development of new products and the enhancement of existing designs.

• Prototyping and Testing

  • Assist in building and testing prototypes to evaluate performance, usability, and safety.

  • Collect and analyze test data to identify areas for improvement and recommend design modifications.

• Research and Innovation

  • Research new materials, technologies, and processes to support ongoing product innovation.

  • Contribute ideas for improving product performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaboration

  • Work closely with other engineers, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to ensure design alignment with project goals and customer requirements.

  • Communicate effectively across disciplines to support project success.

• Documentation and Reporting

  • Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.

  • Maintain accurate design records and documentation throughout the development process.

• Analysis and Problem-Solving

  • Identify and troubleshoot design and performance issues through root-cause analysis.

  • Apply engineering principles to ensure all designs meet functional, safety, and quality standards.

• Project Management Support

  • Assist with project scheduling, budget tracking, and progress reporting.

  • Help ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics ; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years experience working with RF products. 
• Experience in technical customer facing roles is a strong plus. 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage projects and budgets. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions.     Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem. 
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.     
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing