Director of Network Element Electrical Design

SUBCOM LLC•Newington, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
+10 years of experience as lead electrical design engineer.
+5 years of experience as functional manager leading an engineering team in product development
Circuit simulation and modelling using LTSpice or equivalent.
Knowledge about fiber optic components and undersea system technology.
Knowledge about PCBA design, design tools, and manufacturing
Experience in Fiber Optic/Electronic testing, lab test set automation, qualification, and reliability standards.
Proven ability to lead a team of diverse highly skilled technical professionals in design of new products.
Proven ability to plan projects, assess risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Candidate should be self-starter, dedicated, and flexible as workload is varied.
Strong ability to communicate problems and issues, as well as to summarize and explain results.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
Computer literate; proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, Visio).

Responsibilities

Be an overall technical leader for electrical design and prototyping activities from concept through delivery to customers.
Manage all network element electrical circuit design activities consistent with internal development processes in support of SubCom project needs.
Manage the PCBA design process with internal and external eCAD specialists
Lead cross-functional project and problem-solving teams, integration of optical, electronic, mechanical, and firmware, while providing system design expertise.
Participate in requirements development and design reviews.
Ensure development of manufacturing test requirements for undersea network elements, ability to analyze production test data and participate in disposition activities related to product test issues
Initiate and develop relationships with internal partners and external suppliers.
Cooperate with field installation teams to ensure proper installation and operation of deployed equipment.