Senior Network Element Mechanical Design Engineer (5712)

SubCom • Newington, NH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Overview The Senior Mechanical Design engineer is an established and experienced contributor on a team of Mechanical engineers that research, develop, design, test, and transfer to manufacture next generation high reliability undersea products. The role reports to the Manager of Undersea Network Element Mechanical Design. The role works with Program Management, design and reliability engineers, New Product Introduction, and Manufacturing teams to ensure project deliverables and objectives are being met. The role is responsible for all mechanical design activities from concept to manufacture needed to achieve established project goals and timelines.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience
• Expertise with a deep foundation in mechanics and analysis, understanding of applied mechanics, materials, materials processing, mechanical testing, and optical transmission principles.
• Strong background in Mechanical engineering development projects, with a focus on high reliability applications.
• Skilled in design/cost trade-offs, and understanding failure modes, reliability, and qualification testing programs
• Experience in Mechanical Testing (Shock and Vibration, Corona, Thermal), qualification and reliability standards.
• Proficient in the use of CAD and FEA design and thermal modeling tools.
• Experience in design guidelines for equipment having high DC voltages and operation in pressure vessels.
• Participate in requirements development and design reviews
• Ability to synthesize new mechanical design concepts from requirements.
• Ability to realize prototype assemblies, including hands-on testing, and technology transfer with factory and field personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, other departments, production organizations, vendors, and sometimes external partners and customers.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to guide a team, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions.
• Candidates should be a self-starter, dedicated, and flexible as workload is variable.
• Strong ability to communicate problems and issues, as well as to summarize and explain results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ownership of program development activities.
• Comfortable working with minimal direction in ambiguous or early-stage R&D efforts.
• Dedicated, detail-oriented, methodical, and quality-focused.
• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and suggest improvements.
• Passion for hands-on engineering and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• MS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• This role will be responsible for all aspects of the mechanical design of network element products including fiber tray, module, and network level design as needed for new product development.
• The position is responsible for the development, implementation and documentation of design verification and qualification test plans.
• The role will work with electrical, optical, firmware, reliability and other mechanical engineers and vendors and at times lead and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.
• The position requires participation in formal development processes with organized design, DFMEA reviews.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level