High Speed Data Acquisition and Processing Intern

SUBCOM LLC; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

SubCom is seeking a summer intern to contribute to fiber optic sensing experiments, including data acquisition, processing, and related software development. The position involves laboratory and field testing, debugging, and improving digital signal processing tools.

Ideal candidates are juniors or sophomores studying engineering or computer science, with basic electronics, familiarity with Linux, MATLAB, and Excel, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Basic electronics and mechanical fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Word/Excel and data handling.
• Some programming skills (Linux, MATLAB, C) are desirable.
• Ability to document product issues and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to fiber sensing lab and field experiments.
• Test, debug, and optimize DSP software for fiber sensing.
• Document and analyze experimental results.

Skills

Electronics basics

Mechanical basics

Programming basics

Excel data handling

Teamwork

Education

Junior/Sophomore in Engineering or CS

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Linux

MATLAB

C language

Pro/E

Job description

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 OverviewThe summer intern will be involved in experimental activities related to fiber optic sensing, including sensing data acquisition and processing. The position will involve participation in laboratory and field experiments, digital data processing, and related software development, and debugging.ResponsibilitiesHelp in conducting fiber sensing laboratory and field experiments using digital acquisition techniques.Help in testing, debugging, optimizing and digital signal processing software for fiber optic sensing application.Document and analyze results of experiments and testing.QualificationsUnderstanding of basic electronics/mechanical functions and applications.Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is needed.Understanding of some basic programming skills will be desirable (Linux, Matlab, pro E or C language).Understanding statistical data compilation using Excel is needed.Willingness to learn and document product issues and troubleshooting.Candidate should be in their junior or sophomore year studying in an engineering or computer science discipline: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.Willingness to work as a team. FPGA technology is desirable; familiarity with fiber optic systems and technologies is a plus.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 OPPORTUNITYSubCom 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 VALUESQuality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation