Communication Design Engineer

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure seeks a Principal Design Engineer to lead the design, qualification, and lifecycle support of high‑performance coaxial, fiber‑optic, PoE, SPE, and hybrid cable products. You will turn customer requirements into manufacturable, standards‑compliant solutions while coordinating with Product Management, Manufacturing, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes applying transmission theory, validating via prototypes and tests, and guiding production readiness across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Optical Engineering, or Physics required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in cable design or transmission-line/RF propagation.
• Experience designing and qualifying cable products to industry standards.
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, test data, and standards.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, ECRs, Stage-Gate programs, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, qualification, and lifecycle support for high-performance cable products.
• Apply electromagnetic and optical transmission theory to geometry, dielectrics, shielding, and termination.
• Develop and validate designs via calculations, prototypes, tests, and reviews.
• Translate designs into manufacturable processes, with testing criteria and tolerances.
• Support ISO systems and material compliance, including RoHS/REACH/TSCA.
• Manage projects using Stage-Gate/NPD processes and document control.

Skills

EM theory

RF theory

Signal integrity

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Optical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Cable design software

Laboratory measurement tools

Modeling applications

Job description

Marmon Industrial Energy and InfrastructureAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.The Principal Design Engineer leads the design, qualification, and lifecycle support of high-performance coaxial, twisted-pair, twinaxial, fiber-optic, Power over Ethernet (PoE), Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), Class 4 power, and hybrid cable products. This role converts customer and market requirements into reliable, manufacturable, standards-compliant solutions while partnering closely with Product Management, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and customers.Essential ResponsibilitiesTransmission Cable Design & Product DevelopmentLead new product development and sustaining engineering projects for coaxial, twisted-pair, twinaxial, fiber-optic, power, and hybrid cable constructions.Apply electromagnetic and optical transmission theory to conductor geometry, dielectric systems, shielding, cabling, fiber selection, and termination design.Develop and validate designs through calculations, modeling, prototypes, design reviews, and laboratory testing.Document design assumptions, risks, tolerances, and acceptance criteria.Direct product development priorities aligned with business strategy and product roadmaps.Standards, Compliance & QualificationDesign and qualify products to applicable TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, SPE, Industrial Ethernet, Telcordia, NEMA, ICEA, UL, and CSA requirements.Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems, along with material-compliance obligations including RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, PFAS, TSCA, CMRT, and EMRT.Define qualification and production test methods, equipment, fixtures, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria.Review industry codes and standards and represent MIEI at industry and agency meetings.Support Marmon Electrical businesses in maintaining and developing industry standards.Manufacturing, Suppliers & the 5MsServe as a subject matter expert in the transmission cable 5Ms:MaterialsManufacturing MethodsMachinesMeasurement/CertificationManpower/TrainingPartner with manufacturing facilities and suppliers to resolve material, equipment, process, testing, certification, quality, and performance issues.Translate designs into manufacturable products, including process windows, inspection requirements, and testing criteria.Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and CAPEX planning related to product design requirements.Project Execution & SystemsManage projects utilizing Stage-Gate/New Product Development processes and continuous improvement methodologies.Maintain accurate product information within CableBuilder, Smartsheet, Axiom, QCBD, ISOVISION, and other company systems.Ensure specifications, drawings, test plans, and engineering changes are accurate, traceable, and released on schedule.Customer, Technical & Organizational SupportProvide technical training related to cable construction and termination principles for internal teams and customers.Support customer troubleshooting, technical reviews, product qualifications, and field issue resolution.Assist with R&D planning and budget management aligned with strategic business initiatives.The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.Education & ExperienceRequiredBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.Minimum of five years of experience in cable design, transmission-line/RF propagation, data communications, or fiber-optic product development.Experience designing and qualifying cable products.Experience interpreting specifications, engineering drawings, test data, and industry standards.Experience supporting manufacturing operations, suppliers, engineering change control, Stage-Gate/NPD programs, and cross-functional teams.PreferredMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of electromagnetic and optical transmission theory, RF theory, signal integrity, and cable materials/construction.Familiarity with RF, high-speed data, and optical qualification and production testing methods.Proficiency with engineering calculations, cable design software, laboratory tools, and modeling applications.Ability to balance performance, compliance, manufacturability, quality, cost, reliability, schedule, and technical risk.Strong written, verbal, project management, training, and cross-functional leadership skills.Continuous improvement mindset with excellent judgment and attention to detail.Ability and willingness to travel as required.Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.