Senior Project Engineer

SubCom; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SubCom in Newington, NH seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead the technical development, design, and implementation of complex undersea fiber optic systems. You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Marine Operations, Sales, and Project Management to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions.

You will own system architecture from bid development through design validation, engage customers, and drive project execution in a fast-paced global environment, ensuring technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, optical networking, submarine cable systems, or related industry.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects and cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong understanding of optical transmission systems and network design principles.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Optical networking

System design

Bid development

Technical mentoring

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Newington Shattuck Way - Newington, NH 03801
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Travel Percentage: International Travel - Shoreside
• Job Shift: 5x2-8a-430p

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.

BENEFITS

• 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. 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