Submarine Telecom Test Engineer: SDH/WDM & FAT Lead

STR Group; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

STR Group’s client, a leader in submarine telecommunications, seeks a Production Test Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role covers configuration, integration, testing and fault diagnosis of Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE) within a manufacturing setting.

You will support FAT, fault investigations, repairs and drive continuous improvement across tests and documentation. The engineer will work across system configuration, FAT delivery, fault finding and quality processes, ensuring

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar engineering/integration/production test role.
• Experience in optical data transmission systems.
• Hands-on experience with SDH, WDM and real-time optical transmission systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, network diagrams and interface specifications.
• Experience producing technical failure reports and root cause analysis.
• Experience delivering customer Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Experience using ERP systems and controlled engineering documentation.
• Ability to work autonomously and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure SLTE in accordance with station configuration requirements and project documentation.
• Lead FAT sessions with customers, on-site or remotely.
• Troubleshoot and isolate product/system failures using diagnostic methods and test equipment.
• Maintain accurate ERP records and test documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for processes and testing.
• Provide regular progress updates to FAT Manager and stakeholders.

Skills

Optical transmission systems

SDH

WDM

SLTE configuration

System-level fault finding

Technical diagnostics

Customer-facing support

Tools

Test equipment

Instrumentation

Logging tools

Job description

STR Group’s client, a leader in submarine telecommunications, seeks a Production Test Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role covers configuration, integration, testing and fault diagnosis of Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE) within a manufacturing setting.

You will support FAT, fault investigations, repairs and drive continuous improvement across tests and documentation. The engineer will work across system configuration, FAT delivery, fault finding and quality processes, ensuring