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# System Build and Assembly Test Engineer

- **Company:** Subcom, LLC
- **Location:** Newington, CT, United States
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Test Data, Hardware Testing, Build Management
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/513a4377-2956-4127-a1ed-52691cd87bc6

## About the Role

* BS Electrical Engineering, advanced degree would be preferred

 * *Experience with manufacturing test set operation required

 * *Software experience with technical computing software preferred

 * Working knowledge of test methods and experience writing procedures preferred

 * Working knowledge of telecommunications transmission equipment architecture and function preferred

 * Experience in optical testing methodologies is preferred

 * *Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills are required

## Description

The System Build and Assembly Test Engineer will be providing cover and support in the different areas of the System Build and fiber optics cable Testing department. By supporting all areas encompassing, but not limited to, specification and drawing review, procedure writing, operator training, process improvements, troubleshooting process issues, disposition of non-conforming product, and equipment calibration and maintenance at the System Build areas. The candidate will coordinate technical discussions for the processes involved in his/her area. Optical Product and Systems Manufacturing will be the primary area of responsibility. This position will augment existing Engineering personnel in this area. A working knowledge of electronic controls and line drives is desired.

Responsibilities and Duties:

 * Responsible to define and control of the test processes and equipment

 * Engineer shall document test procedures, train technicians and operators, perform EOM study, maintain test hardware, fixturing, collect required test data, and troubleshoot test failures

 * Troubleshoot and provide solution design and experimentation coordination with product engineers and R&D designers

 * Establish SPC controls as required and support data analysis with product engineering

 * Improve product test throughput and yield to meet program objectives

 * Support System and Block testing data compilation and analysis.

 * Support company and facility Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) policies and programs by:

 * supporting and meeting annual and long-term ES&H objectives including ES&H principles in shop procedures, equipment purchases and equipment/product design

 * attending appropriate ES&H training

 * providing information for accident and incident investigations and assisting in implementation of corrective actions

 * Other duties as assigned.

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.


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