Principal Electro-Optic Test Software Design Engineer (7997)

SubCom•Newington, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Electro-Optics Test Software Development Engineer is an experienced member of the new product development and introduction team, bridging prototype concepts and delivery of electro-optic products from R&D to manufacturing. The role develops automated test software, instrumentation solutions, and test methods for certification testing of SubCom’s undersea electro-optic network elements. It includes planning, platform development, and innovation across multiple products and production test sets, as well as developing new test sets and test methods. The position reports to the Director of Certification Test Engineering. The engineer provides technical leadership for automated test systems and supports the transfer of new products, test software, and qualification processes into manufacturing. The role also supports production testing, improves test development practices, mentors engineers and technicians, and works across engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain product quality, reliability, and throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
10+ years of experience.
Expert C programming experience in Windows and UNIX/Linux environments, using development environments such as Visual Studio and LabWindows/CVI, and test executive environments such as NI-TestStand.
Experience developing test and measurement solutions for electrical and optical components or subsystems, including software interfacing directly with test equipment or product hardware.
Experience with GPIB, Ethernet, RS-485, and I2C command/control interfaces, including developing and troubleshooting test equipment drivers.
Experience qualifying new products or test systems for manufacture, supporting new product introduction to manufacturing, and debugging complex test systems.
Familiarity with quality processes for developing, manufacturing, and testing high-reliability products, including characterization, calibration, and test-equipment measurement error studies.
Ability to interpret written test methods and translate them into modular test executables with robust exception handling.
Ability to multitask, strong organizational skills, and ability to thrive on a team with test software and hardware developers.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
Ability to analyze measurement data and extract parameters and performance metrics.
Demonstrated ability to plan and lead technical initiatives and execute complex engineering programs through effective use of organizational staffing and resources.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, able to work independently in fast-paced or ambiguous development environments.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including confidence to challenge assumptions and recommend innovative solutions.
Effective collaboration and relationship-building across engineering disciplines, manufacturing organizations, suppliers, and customers.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
A resume must be attached to the application; applications without a resume cannot be considered.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test methods and equipment, including optical connectors, programmable optical power meters, attenuators, switches, optical spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, DAQs, and oscilloscopes.
Knowledge of fiber optic amplifiers, ROADMs, lasers, or communication systems.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
Experience with SQL and Git/GitLab for source control.
Passion for hands-on engineering, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Develop software architectures, automated test systems, procedures, and executable code for certification testing and new product introduction.
Design and implement data acquisition, instrumentation control, and test automation solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
Work with R&D engineers to define, develop, and validate product test strategies and certification methods throughout the product development lifecycle.
Lead transfer of new products, test software, and qualification processes from development into manufacturing, ensuring production readiness and scalability.
Collaborate with Production Engineers and Equipment Designers to integrate, deploy, and optimize manufacturing test platforms and processes.
Support production testing operations through software maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolution of product and test equipment issues.
Improve test software development processes, including requirements management, software architecture reviews, coding standards, and formal design and code reviews.
Analyze complex technical problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain product quality, reliability, and manufacturing throughput.
Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for automated test systems, influencing engineering practices across programs and product lines.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians, supporting skill development, knowledge sharing, and project execution.