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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, Access Network, Microsoft Outlook, Data Centers, Desktop Computing, Local Area Networks, Network Planning and Design, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7f4f77a249c04d72

## About the Role

* 4-year degree in an Engineering discipline. Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
 * Proficiency with current desktop computer software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
 * Ability to meet stringent deadlines, operate in a fast-paced multi-task environment, and effectively manage competing time requirements.
 * Fundamental analytical problem-solving ability.
 * Self-motivation and the ability to succeed under minimal supervision, often with vague and nebulous information and direction from the customer.
 * Ability to quickly assimilate technical and commercial information from multiple sources and consolidate this into a focused technical position.
 * 100% proficiency in English, written and verbal.
 * Ability to communicate ideas and solutions to all organizational levels (Technician, Engineer, Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Leadership).
 * Up to 25% travel, including some international travel, could be a part of this job. Travel is related to Sales support and training of external customers as well as potential project work.
 * Weekend travel could be required
 * Person must be willing to remain in this position for a minimum of two years.

Experiences/Education - Desired

 * 2 years or more of experience in the Telecommunications industry.
 * Experience with computer aided drafting (CAD/ GIS).
 * Product development or manufacturing experience.
 * Knowledge of basic optical fiber theory
 * Knowledge of Passive Optical Network products (FTTx, LAN, Data Center) and how they are utilized to create network design solutions.
 * Field experience with fiber optic products (FTTx, LAN, Data Center) and processes such as cable handling, fiber splicing, connectorization, and testing.
 * Experience working in a commercial organization (Sales, Marketing, etc.).
 * Proficient presentation skills using visual aids as required.
 * Comfortable working with all organizational levels.
 * Confident interacting with internal and external customers.

## Description

Work directly with Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, and other commercial functions to support external customers with the design of passive optical networks and the generation of associated bills of material (BOMs) for Fiber-to-the-Home networks. In addition to FTTH networks, the Design Engineer may create solutions for Multi-Dwelling-Units (MDUs), Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB), and other Access Networks., * Utilize knowledge of products and product suites to develop optimized passive optical network solutions for customers.

 * Provide design support leveraging commercial sensitivity to achieve technically sound customer deliverables while enhancing business relationships.
 * Accompany Sales and other commercial representatives on customer visits to present solutions, provide training, and assist with various technical issues.
 * Utilize sound problem solving abilities to achieve desired objectives. Multiple design iterations may be necessary to develop optimal solutions to satisfy customer requirements as well as desires.
 * Formulate technical solutions using products which are core to the business as well as those which are newly released or even modified to meet custom specifications.
 * Balance the goal of creating an optimized solution against an understanding of the customer's needs to best meet corporate objectives, both financial and strategic.
 * Maintain appropriate communication with internal commercial personnel throughout the design process in order to properly manage commercial impact.
 * Work productively in a team of design engineer peers who share similar responsibilities. Some responsibilities are shared between all members of the Design Engineering group while several specific roles may be assigned to individuals to maximize efficiencies and capitalize on key strengths.
 * Special projects often requiring additional travel or even being embedded with external customers may be assigned to individuals based on demand, workload, priority, and experience.