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# Systems Design Engineer

- **Company:** Corning
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $84,658.0 - $116,406.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Data Centers, Local Area Networks, Microsoft Office, Network Planning and Design, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/91B9D292E5E5417B814BDBB09598C7E7/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
 * 100% proficiency in English, written and verbal
 * Experience consolidating technical and commercial information from multiple sources into clear, focused technical deliverables

Experiences/Education - Desired

 * 2+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry
 * Experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
 * Knowledge of passive optical network products (FTTx, LAN, Data Center) and network design applications
 * Knowledge of basic optical fiber theory
 * Field experience with fiber optic products and processes (cable handling, fiber splicing, connectorization, and testing)
 * Product development or manufacturing experience
 * Experience in a commercial organization (Sales, Marketing, or similar)
 * Experience presenting technical solutions and network designs to audiences ranging from field technicians to senior leadership
 * Manages multiple concurrent design projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

## Description

* Develop optimized passive optical network solutions using Corning's product portfolio, including newly released and custom-specification products
 * Collaborate with Sales and commercial teams on customer visits to present solutions, deliver training, and resolve technical challenges
 * Manage multiple design iterations to satisfy customer technical requirements while meeting corporate financial and strategic objectives
 * Maintain proactive communication with internal commercial personnel throughout the design process to manage commercial impact
 * Contribute to shared Design Engineering team responsibilities and take ownership of individually assigned roles to maximize group efficiency
 * Support special projects that may involve additional travel or embedded work with external customers based on demand, priority, and experience


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