Design Engineering Manager - High Speed Products
Koch
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Georgetown, TX
Contract type: Full time
Your Job
As the Manager of Design Engineering, you will lead the development of high-speed connector and cable assembly solutions for mission-critical applications in aerospace, defense, and other high-performance environments. You will oversee the design and engineering of new cable products, ensuring they meet stringent performance, reliability, and compliance standards. This role is essential in advancing our interconnect technology roadmap and delivering innovative solutions to our customers.
Our Team
You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team that includes engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business development. Our design engineering organization is focused on delivering high-speed connectors and cable assemblies that meet the evolving needs of our customers in aerospace, defense, and space markets.
What You Will Do
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and
manufacturing excellence.
With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in
developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets,
submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and
our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or
have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with
us.
Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.
In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.
As the Manager of Design Engineering, you will lead the development of high-speed connector and cable assembly solutions for mission-critical applications in aerospace, defense, and other high-performance environments. You will oversee the design and engineering of new cable products, ensuring they meet stringent performance, reliability, and compliance standards. This role is essential in advancing our interconnect technology roadmap and delivering innovative solutions to our customers.
Our Team
You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team that includes engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business development. Our design engineering organization is focused on delivering high-speed connectors and cable assemblies that meet the evolving needs of our customers in aerospace, defense, and space markets.
What You Will Do
- Lead the design and development of high-speed connector and cable assemblies from concept through production release.
- Manage New Business Opportunity (NBO) project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Translate customer requirements and industry standards into detailed product specifications and design plans.
- Provide sustaining engineering support to ensure our connector and cable assembly products remain reliable, cost-effective, and compliant throughout their lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and supply chain) to ensure design for manufacturability, reliability, compliance, and cost.
- Oversee prototype development, testing, and qualification of new products.
- Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and stage-gate processes throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Support customer engagements and technical discussions to define product requirements and resolve design challenges.
- Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and defense standards (e.g., AS9100, MIL-STD, IPC-620).
- Mentor and develop design engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives in design processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Travel to customer sites, suppliers, and manufacturing locations (:20%) to support development activities and technical reviews.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience in product design and development, with demonstrated project leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of high-speed signal transmission, cable construction, and connector interfaces.
- Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, NX) and simulation software for signal integrity and thermal analysis.
- Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
- Experience with aerospace and defense cable assemblies, including RF, fiber optic, or high-speed data cables.
- Knowledge of APQP, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and qualification testing protocols.
- PMP certification or formal training in project management methodologies.
- Experience working with defense prime contractors and government programs.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and
manufacturing excellence.
With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in
developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets,
submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and
our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or
have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with
us.
Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.
In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.
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