Principal Electrical Engineer
Req ID: 81776
Location:
Claremont, North Carolina, United States
Job Title
Electrical Engineer Principle – Copper & Hybrid Fiber‑Power Systems
Job Summary
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer (10+ years experience) to join a small, highly collaborative engineering team working on copper Ethernet cabling systems and hybrid fiber‑power solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands‑on, broad technical scope and thrives in a dynamic, fast‑moving development environment.
The successful candidate will contribute across the full product lifecycle—from concept and analysis through testing, documentation, and field support—acting as a technical generalist with depth in electrical engineering fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Engineering & Development
+ Support the design, analysis, and validation of copper Ethernet cabling systems, including twisted‑pair performance characteristics (impedance, insertion loss, crosstalk, return loss, etc.)
+ Contribute to the development and evaluation of hybrid fiber‑power (HFP/FMPS) and powered communications systems, including power delivery, protection, and integration considerations
+ Assist with electrical modeling, simulation, and lab measurement of cables, connectors, and system‑level performance
+ Participate in failure analysis and root‑cause investigations related to electrical and signal‑integrity issues
Testing & Validation
+ Conduct and document laboratory testing (electrical, thermal, environmental, and EMC‑related tests)
+ Use network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data loggers, and related instrumentation
+ Support development and execution of test plans aligned with industry standards (TIA, IEEE, IEC, UL, NEC, and ect. as applicable)
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
+ Work closely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams
+ Support interaction with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and field personnel
+ Assist with preparation of technical documentation, drawings, reports, and internal design reviews
Continuous Learning & Support
+ Stay current with evolving Ethernet, cabling, and power‑delivery technologies
+ Support Product Development‑related activities and product qualification efforts
+ Support standards development through participation and contribution
+ Support the industry through peer reviewed publication
+ Provide technical assistance during prototyping, pilot builds, and early deployments
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering _(required; other degrees not considered)_
+ 10+ years of relevant engineering experience _(entry‑level candidates encouraged to apply)_
+ Strong foundation in:
+ Circuit analysis
+ Electromagnetics and signal integrity
+ AC/DC power fundamentals
+ RF principles
+ Ability to work effectively in a small‑team, multi‑disciplinary environment
+ Willingness to be hands‑on in both lab and office settings
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
+ Exposure to structured cabling systems, Ethernet PHYs, or high‑speed copper links
+ Familiarity with:
+ Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)
+ Time‑domain reflectometry (TDR)
+ Power electronics or fault‑managed power concepts
+ Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis
+ Awareness of TIA, IEEE 802, UL, NEC, or IEC standards
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
+ Curious and adaptable a technical generalist comfortable wearing multiple hats
+ Comfortable moving between analysis, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting
+ Motivated by real‑world engineering problems rather than narrow specialization
+ Interested in working close to the hardware and understanding how systems behave end‑to‑end
Work Environment
+ Small, collaborative engineering team backed by a large enterprise
+ Mix of hands‑on laboratory work and analytical/problem‑solving tasks
+ Exposure to both product development and standards‑driven engineering
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