Senior Design Engineer

22 October 2025
R&D

Location

06492 Wallingford, Connecticut

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About Us

DISCOVER RADIALL

Since 1952, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge technologies for some of the world's most demanding applications.

From space exploration to communication to aviation, our international teams are working to create interconnect components that power the future. Our sites are located in different countries, including France, Italy, United-States, China, Mexico and India. At the heart of our factories, we grow industrial know-how including molding, plating and component assembly.

We are a community of more than 3,000 employees, rich in diversity, with a strong team spirit and open to all of those around us. Dare to be audacious, Make it Simple, Be genuine and Grow together are the 4 values guiding our actions every day.

At Radiall, we have made a choice: "Creating connections that matter". This is how we expressed our purpose, which invites us to work for a better world, through topics that we have identified and on which we can act.

Your Mission

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Design Engineer leads complex design initiatives involving Electronic, firmware/software,optical/electrical, and microelectronic component assemblies in the frame of OIS optoelectronic module product development activities. This role plays a key part in the full product development cycle - from concept through production - ensuring compliance with technical, manufacturing, and commercial standards. The Senior Design Engineer collaborates cross - functionally to  develop innovative, manufacturable solutions, driving design efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Lead the design and development of new products or enhancements to existing products across electrical, electronic, photonic, mechanical, and thermal domains,

  • Subject Matter Expert in Electronic and/or Embedded systems.

  • Is responsible for product or sub product design within product development projects. As such is responsible for defining the product design tactics & associated scheduling.

  • Conduct design risk analysis and create mitigation plans. Cooperate with the project manager to continuously evaluate the project risks.

  • Own and document the design process in accordance with Radiall’s development procedures 

  • Conduct advanced simulations, calculations, and tolerance analyses to validate design performance

  • Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation through all development phases

  • Innovate and adapt solutions to meet evolving customer or manufacturing requirements for complex projects

  • Design to cost initiatives and through product lifecycle, 

  • Propose and implement design changes to improve product performance, reliability, or manufacturability 

  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to define production methods, repair procedures, and process enhancements

  • Analyze customer compliance and implement corrective design actions as needed

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Quality, and Production to ensure project alignment and customer satisfaction

  • Review customer specifications and assess technical feasibility, preparing supporting documentation and quote data

  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers as needed 

The Profile

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

  • Master of Science in Electronic or post graduate degree (Electrical/Electronic Engineering, etc)

    • 8+ years of experience in Electronics product design and development

  • Systems experience: eCAD tools, coding languages and development software (C/C++, Python)

Technical Skills

  • Project management experience

  •  to Proficiency with eCAD tools, simulation software, and product lifestyle management (PLM) systems 

  • Strong knowledge of electronic design principles, Micro-electronic assembly, and manufacturing processes 

  • Experience with design validation, testing, and documentation best practices

  • Familiarity with floor and cleanroom environments and hands-on assembly process optimization 

  • Has affinity with practical activities and test lab environment

  • Project management, DFMEA

Soft Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities across cross-functional teams

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision

  • Proven ability to take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality and cost-effective designs 

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