Product Engineering Specialist - CAES

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Would you like to gain valuable hands-on work experience in the exciting field of microwave communication?  Cobham has an exciting entry level position for a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. The Product Engineering Specialist will work within a team of professionals in developing, producing and improving microwave communication hardware at our San Jose, CA facility. 

The Production Engineering Specialist position will work with the engineering staff to test and troubleshooting hardware.  They may develop test specifications, methods and modify diagrams, procedures and rework instructions on hardware.  They may also prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommend solutions to technical problems.  This hands-on work will provide valuable experience for a future design engineer, product engineer or program manager.

• Work with production staff to perform and document testing of microwave hardware
• Perform and document tuning and test results on multi-function thin film microwave integrated circuits (MICs)
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers, as part of a product team, providing feedback on modules and subsystem products
• Perform set-up and calibration of the automated test station

Minimum:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or similar OR electronics coursework completed in Engineering program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal skills.

Salary Range: $31.00 an hour.  Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. 

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.  From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.