Sr. Project Engineer

Advantage Technical; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Portsmouth, NH seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead the technical development, design, and implementation of advanced undersea fiber optic systems. You will work across R&D, Manufacturing, Marine Operations, Sales, and Project Management to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions aligned with customer requirements.

This role guides bids, validates designs, and drives project execution in a fast-paced, global environment, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in telecom/fiber optics/submarine systems.
• Proven track record leading complex engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of optical transmission and network design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for undersea fiber optic systems based on customer requirements.
• Lead technical discussions, bids, and project execution with customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate across Sales, Product Line Management, Project Management, R&D, Manufacturing, and Marine Operations to define system requirements and bid strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts during project implementation and validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business objectives.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

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.