Military and aerospace connectors for extreme environments
Amphenol SOCAPEX manufactures specialized electrical and fiber-optic connectors for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications in harsh conditions. The hiring profile—split across manufacturing, sales, engineering, and logistics with a heavy intern/junior mix—reflects a production-scaled operation managing quality certification and on-time delivery as primary operational constraints. Active projects center on new product industrialization, distributor compliance, and qualifying solutions for military programs.
Founded in 1947, Amphenol SOCAPEX designs and manufactures interconnection solutions (connectors, contacts, cabling, fiber optics) for defense, aerospace, and oil & gas sectors. The product portfolio includes the 38999 series, rugged Ethernet/USB solutions, fiber-optic cordsets, PCB connectors, and military harnesses—built to military specifications (EN 9100, AQAP 2110) and industrial certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001). Operations span three facilities: Thyez (France), Pune (India), and Tunisia, employing over 1,600 people. The company is a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation, a public multinational.
Electrical connectors (38999 series I/II/III, SL/PT451 series), fiber-optic connectors and cordsets, rugged Ethernet/USB solutions, PCB connectors, backshells, military harnesses, and custom cabling for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Thyez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Additional manufacturing facilities operate in Pune, India and Tunisia.
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