Director of Network Element Electrical Design (6661)

The Director of Network Element Electrical Design manages and leads a team of highly skilled electrical engineers and technicians to research, design, develop, prototype, test, qualify, and transfer to manufacture SubCom's next generation high-reliability products, including terminal equipment and undersea repeaters, branching units, and ROADMs. The role is responsible for conceiving and synthesizing network element electrical architecture and circuit designs incorporating state-of-the-art electrical and optical components. This role will interact with other R&D managers, program management, and manufacturing peers to ensure development project deliverables and objectives are being met. The role will also be responsible for administering the R&D PCBA development process and resource utilization to achieve established project timelines., * 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.

• 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).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee 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.

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. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.

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., 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.