Field Applications Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

ITT Inc.

. Work closely with the ITT Cannon Sales team and customer engineers to recommend products and technical solutions for new design applications .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,500 - $138,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in connector design engineering, including the ability to develop technical solutions and manage customer engagements effectively. Proficient in CAD modeling and capable of leading cross-functional teams to meet strategic objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Connector Design EngineeringTechnical Sales ExperienceCustomer Engagement ManagementCAD 2D/3D ModelingLeadership Across Functional Departments

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Hard Skills

Connector DesignCable DesignSystem DesignTechnical Proposal DevelopmentPrototype DevelopmentProblem-SolvingTechnical TrainingVoice of Customer CaptureProduct ManagementManufacturing Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyRelationship BuildingMulti-Tasking

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeCREO Parametric2D/3D CAD Software

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringHarsh Environment ConnectorsHigh Power Data TransferHigh-Speed Data TransferThermoplasticsMetal Alloys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the ITT Cannon Sales team and customer engineers to recommend products and technical solutions for new design applications
Identify system design requirements and unmet technical challenges
Lead solution development to meet customer needs
Lead technical identification and product development from concept through production
Coordinate with sales, product management, engineering, and operations
Provide design solutions, models, technical proposals, and prototypes
Act as the lead engineering point of contact with customers to secure new designs
Provide product and technical solution capability presentations
Conduct technical product training for customer engineers
Serve as the primary point of contact between customer engineering and internal cross-functional teams
Manage and coordinate activities related to Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations
Build relationships with customer technical communities and identify requirements for new designs
Understand technical market trends and identify product expansion opportunities
Capture Voice of Customer
Develop and present technical solutions to secure new design wins
Understand customer applications and requirements to recommend appropriate solutions
Provide on-site support to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Collaborate with product design engineering to develop custom solutions based on customer feedback
Report to the New Product Development Engineering Manager and the Director of Product Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 10+ years of connector design engineering experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of related industry experience in connector design
5+ years of experience in a field application, product management, or technical sales role within the connector industry
Strong understanding of connector, cable and system design and manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to directly manage customer engagements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrated leadership skills working across functional departments
Organizational skills to meet strategic objectives
Experience using CAD in both 2D and 3D modeling
Working knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel periodically, up to 40%
Visibility to export-controlled documents and information
Preferred: Experience in harsh environment circular connectors, electrical cabling, high power or high-speed data transfer
Preferred: Knowledge of high-performance thermoplastics, metal alloys, and related manufacturing requirements
Preferred: CREO Parametric 3D Modeling/Documentation experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Short- and long-term disability
Paid time off
Growth and developmental opportunities
Incentive compensation programs
Competitive salary
Robust total rewards package