Senior Electrical Design Engineer (5628)

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 OverviewThe Sr. Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for electrical design of next generation high reliability undersea and terminal based network elements for SubCom. The principal job activity provides novel circuit designs, including analog and digital circuits that may involve microcontrollers and FPGAs, as well as other electro-optic components like photo diodes, modulators, EDFAs, VOAs and lasers. This job function works within a team of outstanding electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and reliability engineers to design, prototype, qualify and transfer to production various high reliability fault tolerant circuit boards that will operate within SubCom Terminal or Undersea equipment. ResponsibilitiesConducts analog and digital circuit design and simulationSelects suitable electrical circuit components and helps maintain component librariesInteracts with key component suppliers, distributors, and application engineersCollaborates with PCBA CAD designers to generate PCBA design filesLeads and participates in design and requirements reviewsPlans, documents, and executes the design verification testing for new productsLeads hands-on experimental work on prototype components, circuits, and assembliesDevelops GUI based test software tools for testing new circuit boards and componentsProvides firmware requirements and supports integration testing of firmware on new circuit assembliesDelivers factory testing requirements and supports early factory testing effortsInitiates and develops relationships with internal partners and external suppliers.Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and behaviors that align with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.QualificationsStrong design and analytical skills and willingness to tackle challenging assignmentsExperience with product realization processesExperience with design of analog and digital circuits and circuit simulationExperience with design of power circuits and use of DC/DC converters, fuses, soft-start circuits, low-noise design techniques and by-pass filteringExperience with circuit techniques that will pass environmental, safety, EMI and EMC testing Experience with op-amp and transistor circuits for detection/amplification/filtering of <1GHz) signalsExperience with analog and digital control loops, DACs, ADCs, logic devices processors, and use of I2C, SPI, RS-232 busesExperience with transimpedance and log amp circuits for use with photodiode detection of optical signalsExperience with CAD tools and standard methods for design of printed circuit board assembliesExperience with PCB vendors and PCB fabrication and assembly processesExperience with selection of circuit board components based on reliability, availability, cost, performanceStrong troubleshooting, experimental and laboratory skills working with circuit board prototypes, electrical components, electrical circuit test instruments and measurement techniques Experience with design of experiments, evaluating circuit performance, analyzing dataExperience with writing firmware requirements and integrating firmware into new circuit assemblyExperience with CVI or other software for creating GUIs to help with DVT and firmware integrationExperience with developing test procedures and writing Manufacturing Testing RequirementsExperience with writing firmware requirements and leading firmware integration testingStrong technical presentation and writing skillsExperience with leading peer design and DFMEA reviewsFamiliarity with OrCad, Labview, Spice/Pspice, C/C++, PythonFamiliarity of fiber optic components such as couplers, WDMs, filters, photodiodes, lasers, modulators, edfas is a plus.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively. Writes English well.Master’s degree in Engineering/Physics or equivalent experience required.Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.A self-starter with the demonstrated ability to take initiative, who can proactively identify issues/opportunities and recommend actionsStrong results orientation with a proven track record of flawless execution and strong attention to detailNOTE: 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