Principal Electro-Optic Test Software Design Engineer

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-set software, instrumentation, and test methods to support certification testing of SubCom’s undersea electro-optic network elements. It includes planning 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 develops software architectures, automated test systems, procedures, and executable code; designs data acquisition and instrumentation-control solutions; and works with R&D, production engineering, and equipment design teams to develop, validate, transfer, integrate, and support test platforms and processes. The role also drives improvements in software development practices, resolves complex technical issues, serves as a technical expert, and mentors engineers and technicians.

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 that interfaces 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 manufacturing, supporting new product introduction, 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 demonstrated ability to work in a team with test software and hardware developers.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
Ability to analyze measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics.
Demonstrated ability to plan and lead technical initiatives and execute complex engineering programs using organizational staffing and resources effectively.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with ability 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.
Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines, manufacturing organizations, suppliers, and customers.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
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 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.
Partner 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, identify 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 best practices across programs and product lines.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.