Fiber Optics Network Designer

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 System Design and Implementation Group is looking for a Fiber Optics Network Designer with advanced skills in fiber optics technology to help design and implement high-capacity undersea fiber-optic networks. This person will work as part of the team of optical network designers and engineers that deliver undersea optical communication systems. They use computer modeling tools and data from products, experiments and deployed systems to develop new designs of state-of-the-art optical transmission systems. This person reports to the Director of System Design and Product Management and will actively collaborate with people from Manufacturing, Project Management, Sales, and R&D organizations. Responsibilities include development of specifications for new systems and tracking their implementation during manufacturing, installation and commissioning. The job offers opportunities for exploratory work on new technologies and developing simulation software tools.

Responsibilities

• Ability to evaluate and optimize designs of fiber optics communication systems and components using computer modeling software tools
• General knowledge of fiber properties, optical amplifiers (EDFA and Raman), and system performance metrics performance evaluation (Signal-to-Noise Ratio, BER, Q-factor)
• Understanding of physical principles and concepts for various telecommunication components
• Ability to write Requirements Documents and compile Methods of Procedures for other groups
• Strong presentation skills (ability to present proposed design solutions in front of co-workers and customers)
• Working knowledge of programing languages such as Matlab, Python, C

Qualifications

• B.S. in EE, Optics or Physics or relevant experience in the field of fiber optics and/or coherent optical communication (advanced degree is preferred).
• Fresh graduates are welcome if their graduate work includes relevant experience as part of the education process.

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.

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’s Core Values
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation