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, and maintained 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 Department of System Design and Product Management is looking for a software engineer to assist in developing and managing software simulations tools used to design high-capacity undersea fiber-optic networks. This person will work as part of the team of optical designers and project engineers responsible for delivery of undersea optical communication systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for introducing enhancements to the set of in-house software tools used for fiber-optics network design, optimization, evaluation, and implementation. This person will report directly to the Senior Manager of System Design and Product Management that is part of the Customer Solutions Organization within SubCom, and will collaborate with people from Research and Development, Sales, Project Management, Marine Operations and Manufacturing. The job offers opportunities for exploratory work on new technologies as well as design and implementation of new systems.

Responsibilities 

Create new and update existent software tools. Assist engineers in troubleshooting code that incorporates numerical methods to simulate various physical effects. Update features of GUI based on feedback from the users. Manage software development cycle from collecting and documenting Modification Requests to working with senior engineers to incorporate changes, to preparing new releases, running testcases and publishing release notes. Perform updates to multiple software development packages via GitLab. Administer Linux server where the source code resides. Collaborate with software developers in other organizations within SubCom to access data in various databases and facilitate data flow with other software packages.

Qualifications 

BS in Physics, Engineering or related field required.  Working knowledge of C++ and C# Proficiency with GitLab Some experience of system administration (linux) Familiarity with numerican methods Understanding of basic physical principles and concepts of telecommunication components  Recent college graduates are welcome

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. 

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. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation