Application Engineer - Aerospace & Defense - Microwave Cable & Assembly
Company: W.L. Gore & Associates
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 26, 2025
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Job Description:
About the Role: The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Business group
is seeking a highly self-motivated Application Engineer who enjoys
working directly with customers to solve their toughest microwave
cabling challenges. In this role, you will provide application
support for both microwave cable and cable assembly solutions to
enable sales growth at existing and new customers. You will partner
with the sales team and product managers to demonstrate the
technical benefits and value of Gore products to our customers. The
ideal candidate for this role would be energized by the A&D
industry and be passionate about customer applications and customer
experience. This position will be located in Newark, Delaware, with
the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending upon the
responsibilities of the role and business needs. Relocation
assistance may be offered for this role. Pay and Benefits:$95,000 -
$144,000 per yearRoles above $150k are eligible for the variable
pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance
metrics.Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay
range include (but not limited to) education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities.Medical, Dental and Vision
benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive
total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details
are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits
Responsibilities:
Represent the application requirements in manufacturing
qualification, validation, and change control activities while
influencing and integrating with a cross functional team
Manage customer expectations based on product performance and
internal capabilities while effectively working with customers to
align on true application needs
Identify new opportunities and driving derivative product
commercialization within existing product concepts in alignment
with product specialist and technical team
Provide FFU input and customer feedback to the new product
development (NPD) process
Understand and develop application requirements based on customer
and end user needs while recognizing industry trends vs custom
designs
Verify and validate product design/construction based on the
integration and use of the product
Support the complexities of the sales process and collaborate with
the global market facing team to continually improve the value that
our products and services deliver to customers in the
applicationRequired Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years experience in a technical or applications engineer
role
Familiarity with elements of RF/Microwave technology and microwave
cable assembly specifications
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and
collaborate with internal and external customers
Proven results focus, taking initiative, driving change, getting
things done
Self-directed and self-motivated to work at a demanding
environment
Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of
prioritizing and problem solving as well as demonstrated ability to
manage multiple priorities
Ability to travel up to 50% (mainly within US) and leverage virtual
teaming
Desired Qualifications:
Keywords: W.L. Gore & Associates, Newark , Application Engineer - Aerospace & Defense - Microwave Cable & Assembly, IT / Software / Systems , Newark, Delaware
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