Firmware 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 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

This role requires a strong background in firmware development and designing of embedded systems. This includes designing, developing, and testing firmware for our cutting-edge network elements and ensuring the highest quality and performance standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware architectures for embedded systems used in network elements. Involves all aspects of embedded systems coding: application development to low-level device drivers.
• Develop software and firmware source code in embedded C/C++ and other languages.
• Be part of a fast-paced firmware development team.
• Design, implement, enhance, test, and debug new features on existing firmware projects or new platforms.
• Debug using standard embedded debugging tools and lab instrumentation.
• Create detailed design documentation and test plans.
• Run static analysis tools and interpret/address analysis results.
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide/receive constructive feedback to/from team members.
• Evaluate new microcontroller and SoC platforms.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for legacy products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in firmware development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other groups and management. 
• Work with minimal supervision and take ownership of assigned development modules through all stages of development and maintenance.
• Occasional travel to NJ required.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer/electrical engineering or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as embedded C/C++ and assembly.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures and SoCs utilizing ARM cores.
• Experience with development under a real-time operating system (RTOS), embedded Linux, as well as “bare metal” projects (no operating system).
• Experience with common communication interfaces like Ethernet, SPI, I2C, USB, UART, etc.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols.
• Ability to interpret circuit schematics (analog and digital designs), board layouts, device datasheets, and communication protocol specifications.
• Basic understanding of FPGA design concepts.
• Experience with network element development and telecommunications systems.
• Hands-on experience with hardware design and debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Desire to learn new concepts, techniques, technologies, and industry standards.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees 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 based on 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 cables to circle the equator more than 21 times. 

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES  

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation