Systems Design Engineer

Systems Design Engineer

Date: Aug 3, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76774

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Role

Corning's Optical Communications division is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to work directly with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Care teams to design passive optical network solutions for external customers. In this role, you will develop technically sound network designs and bills of material (BOMs) for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Multi-Dwelling-Unit (MDU), Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB), and other access network deployments.

Location, Work Hours and Travel requirements

Work Hours - Normal Business hours - 8am to 5pm

Location : Charlotte, NC

Up to 25%, including some international travel; weekend travel may be required. Travel is related to Sales support, customer training, and project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop optimized passive optical network solutions using Corning's product portfolio, including newly released and custom-specification products

• Collaborate with Sales and commercial teams on customer visits to present solutions, deliver training, and resolve technical challenges

• Manage multiple design iterations to satisfy customer technical requirements while meeting corporate financial and strategic objectives

• Maintain proactive communication with internal commercial personnel throughout the design process to manage commercial impact

• Contribute to shared Design Engineering team responsibilities and take ownership of individually assigned roles to maximize group efficiency

• Support special projects that may involve additional travel or embedded work with external customers based on demand, priority, and experience

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• 100% proficiency in English, written and verbal

• Experience consolidating technical and commercial information from multiple sources into clear, focused technical deliverables

Experiences/Education - Desired

• 2+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry

• Experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Knowledge of passive optical network products (FTTx, LAN, Data Center) and network design applications

• Knowledge of basic optical fiber theory

• Field experience with fiber optic products and processes (cable handling, fiber splicing, connectorization, and testing)

• Product development or manufacturing experience

• Experience in a commercial organization (Sales, Marketing, or similar)

• Experience presenting technical solutions and network designs to audiences ranging from field technicians to senior leadership

• Manages multiple concurrent design projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,658.00 - $116,406.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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Nearest Major Market: Charlotte