Senior Project Engineer (5790)

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

The Project Engineer assists with developing integrated solutions for the design and implementation of undersea fiber optic communication systems. In this role, you will work closely with multi-functional groups, including R&D, Manufacturing, Marine, Sales and Project Management. This is a fast paced and dynamic environment requiring the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects while optimizing efficiency and maintaining engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Using in-house software tools develop technical solutions for new subsea telecom cable systems based on Customers' Requirements
• Coordinate internal teams in preparing technical proposals and ensure on time delivery
• Define project scope for R&D Engineers and assist Sales in developing bid strategy
• Support technical discussions with the Customers during new system bids and in project implementation
• Work with the PLM on defining product features needed for a given system bid
• Provide technical support to Sales during contract negotiations
• Assist in developing and testing software tools, templates and calculators

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field is required (MS is preferred)
• Course work and/or experience in fiber optics and telecommunications.
• Understanding of optical networking concepts and building blocks, such as coherent optical transmission, DWDM, transponder, ROADM, EDFA/Raman amplification preferred
• Strong presentation skills and ability to manage multiple priorities are essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• International and domestic travel will be required at times

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. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955..

SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation