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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Network Element Electrical Design (6661) - **Company:** Subcom, LLC - **Location:** Newington, NH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Literacy, Firmware, LTspice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Data - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74509634-director-of-network-element-electrical-design-6661 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)