Field Applications Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with the ITT Cannon Sales team and customer engineers to suggest products and technical solutions for new design applications.

• Determine system design needs and address any technical challenges that have not been met.

• Spearhead solution development to fulfill customer requirements.

• Oversee the technical identification and product development process from initial concept through to production.

• Coordinate efforts among sales, product management, engineering, and operations teams.

• Deliver design solutions, models, technical proposals, and prototypes.

• Serve as the primary engineering contact for customers to secure new design projects.

• Present product and technical solution capabilities effectively.

• Provide technical product training to customer engineers.

• Function as the main liaison between customer engineering and internal cross-functional teams.

• Manage and coordinate activities associated with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations.

• Cultivate relationships with customer technical communities and ascertain requirements for new designs.

• Stay informed about technical market trends and identify opportunities for product expansion.

• Gather and incorporate the Voice of the Customer (VoC).

• Develop and present technical solutions to secure new design wins.

• Comprehend customer applications and requirements to recommend suitable solutions.

• Provide on-site support to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.

• Collaborate with product design engineering to create custom solutions based on customer feedback.

• Report directly to the New Product Development Engineering Manager and the Director of Product Management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a minimum of 10 years of connector design engineering experience in place of a degree.

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in connector design.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in field applications, product management, or technical sales within the connector industry.

• Strong understanding of connector, cable, and system design and manufacturing processes.

• Proven ability to manage customer engagements directly.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work independently with little guidance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively.

• Demonstrated leadership skills across various functional departments.

• Organizational acumen to achieve strategic objectives.

• Experience with CAD for both 2D and 3D modeling applications.

• Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel periodically, up to 40% of the time.

• Access to export-controlled documents and information.

• Preferred: Experience with harsh environment circular connectors, electrical cabling, high power, or high-speed data transfer.

• Preferred: Knowledge of high-performance thermoplastics, metal alloys, and associated manufacturing requirements.

• Preferred: Experience with CREO Parametric 3D Modeling/Documentation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Incentive compensation programs.

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive total rewards package.