Cable Development Intern (7968)

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. 

Position Overview 

The Cable Development Intern will work with the Cable Development group on the design and development of a 32-fiber-pair cable. The intern will support engineering activities including design analysis, development testing, documentation, and evaluation of cable performance. This position will report to the Fiber and Cable Development Manager and will support development efforts and help determine loose tube final design. 

Responsibilities 

• Participate in fiber payoff install/commissioning.
• Support lead engineers on trials: collect and analyze data, test trial product, etc.
• Candidate will gain knowledge of cable design, learn how to operate as a team member in a fast paced R&D program, and gain experience working with optical fibers. 

Qualifications 

• Junior or Senior level pursuing a degree in an engineering field. 
• Knowledge of thermoplastic properties.
• Ability to handle optical fibers. 
• Familiarity with quality methodologies and Design of Experiments (DOE). 
• Knowledge of basic physics and mechanics. 
• Ability to use mechanical tools such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Skilled in use of Excel, Mini-Tab, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 

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. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

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.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation