Principal Electrical 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, 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 Summary

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong focus on Hardware Design to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing advanced electrical systems and hardware for our products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain electrical systems and hardware for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop requirements, specifications, and validation plans.
• Develop and maintain hardware schematics, layouts, and PCB designs.
• Design and develop system-level architecture for complex electrical systems.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to ensure optimal performance and reliability of hardware designs.
• Participate in design reviews, hardware reviews, and test plan reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to electrical systems and hardware.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for electrical systems and hardware.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on hardware design.
• Proficiency in hardware design tools such as OrCad.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware interfaces.
• Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management in hardware design.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, or ANSYS.
• Experience with high-speed digital design and RF design.
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance (e.g., IPC, ISO, CE, UL).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles.
• Experience with the PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) design process.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation