Electrical Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Electrical Engineer participates in the electrical design and implementation of verification and qualifications plans for undersea network element designs. This individual collaborates with mechanical, firmware and production engineers.

Responsibilities 

• Executes qualification testing for new products
• Conducts analog and digital circuit design and simulation.
• Conducts high voltage design and testing at voltages up to 25 kV. Testing includes breakdown voltage, leakage current and partial discharge testing.
• Contributes to hands-on experimental work on prototype components, circuits and assemblies
• Documents work in appropriate reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Reports on progress at weekly team meetings, and design reviews
• Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, or equivalent years of experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering relevant to this position.
• Strong experimental and laboratory skills.
• Measurement automation experience with Nation Instruments products.
• Circuit simulation experience with products like PSpice of LTSpice.
• Ability to solder, complete electronic circuit assembly and wiring skills
• A self-starter with the demonstrated ability to take initiative, who can proactively identify issues/opportunities and recommend actions
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience working with single mode optical fiber, fiber optic components and optical measurement techniques.
• Strong results orientation with a proven track record of flawless execution and strong attention to detail

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation