Senior Optical Product Development Engineer (5634) at SubCom Senior Optical Product Development Engineer (5634) at SubCom in Newington, New Hampshire Posted in 15 days ago.

Job Description:

Description 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 As an R D Product Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for researching, designing, prototyping, testing, qualifying electro-optic circuit pack assemblies and transferring new designs into a production environment. This role will provide production and field support for developed products. Products will include optical amplifiers, line monitoring equipment, command response telemetry equipment, as well as other terminal optical equipment. The position relies heavily on knowledge of fiber optic components (including lasers, amplifiers, modulators, OCM, WSS, couplers, filters, WDMS, isolators, Photodiodes, receivers, optical connectors) as well as optics, fiber optics, direct and coherent detection, OTDRs, optical testing methods, reliability, and computer control of devices and instrumentation. Responsibilities Participate in product requirement and design reviews. Devise and develop new electro-optic modules and optical amplifiers for terminal applications. Simulate electro-optic performance using optical modeling tools Specify components, negotiate with suppliers and characterize fiber optic components to be used in above-mentioned modules. Plan and complete design verification and environmental qualification test regimes as well as write applicable reports. Analyze, interpret and present test data that validate optical module performance. Create manufacturing test requirements and transfer newly designed modules from R D to manufacturing. Support manufacturing and provide field support throughout the life of such modules. Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values of quality, accountability, innovation, and teamwork. Qqualifications Qualifications Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or related degree required. Minimum of 8 years of optical design experience, 10+ is preferred. Deep understanding of fiber optics, electro-optic equipment and communication systems. Must have a deep understanding of the design and function of fiber optics, optical amplifier design, optical components, optical test methods, electro-optic equipment and communication systems. Must have substantial laboratory skills and experience devising, developing, prototyping and transferring new electro-optic designs into manufactured products. Knowledge of design (modeling) and test of Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs). Capable of assembly fiber optic modules (like EDFAs or test jigs) using standard assembly techniques (fusion splicing and fiber routing). Ability to test new designs and analyze measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics. Familiarity with manufacturing test procedures development and being able to transfer designs from R D to manufacturing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation, planning, organization, and facilitation skills.

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. 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