Senior Project Engineer (7581)

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 Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the technical development, design, and implementation of complex undersea fiber optic communication systems. This role requires working cross-functionally with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Marine Operations, Sales, Product Line Management, and Project Management teams to compile innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements. 

The Senior Project Engineer provides engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from system architecture and bid development through design validation, customer engagement, and project execution. This position operates in a fast-paced global environment, managing multiple high-priority opportunities and projects while ensuring technical excellence, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop technical solutions for undersea fiber optic communication systems based on customer requirements . 
• Serve as the technical lead during customer bids, proposals, contract negotiations, and project execution activities, providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Line Management, Project Management, R&D, Manufacturing, and Marine Operations teams to define system requirements, develop bid strategies, and ensure successful project delivery. 
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts required during project implementation. 
• Perform and oversee system modeling, optical and electrical power budget analyses, reliability assessments, availability calculations, and other engineering evaluations to validate proposed solutions. 
• Lead technical discussions, presentations, design reviews, and problem-solving activities with customers, internal stakeholders, and project teams. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing and enhancing engineering tools, software applications, design methodologies, templates, and calculation models used in system design and analysis. 
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers while supporting the successful execution of business objectives. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline required. 
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, optical networking, submarine cable systems, or a related industry. 
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects and cross-functional technical teams. 
• Strong understanding of optical transmission systems and network design principles. 
• Experience developing technical proposals, customer solutions, and system-level architectures. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. 
• Ability to effectively engage with customers, executive leadership, and technical stakeholders. 
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. 

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. 

BENEFITS 
 
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of 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