Software Engineer

SubCom is the leading global partner for undersea data transport requirements.

SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the most reliable fiber optic cable networks in the industry.

Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services.

SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery, and meet the needs of customers worldwide.

To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks
– enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator.

Overview: SubCom is seeking an experienced Electro-Optic Test Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the development, manufacture and deployment of high reliability transoceanic undersea communication systems.

As an R Electro-Optics Engineer you will be an integral member of the new products development team bridging the space between prototype concepts and final delivery of products meeting requirements for the harsh undersea environment.We seek candidates with the desire to learn, who want to be challenged, like to work hard and thrive in a working environment with similarly motivated people.

Our ideal candidate is ambitious, self-directed, independent, possesses a wide variety of skills in the lab, and has demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner widely across diverse organizations to bring people together.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:+ The successful candidate will partner with other electro-optic engineers through all phases of Product Development and be responsible for developing test set software architectures, methods, requirements, and executable code for calibrating and testing new state of the art undersea communication equipment.+ During initial phases of product development, the candidate will collaborate with other design engineers in the laboratory to conceive, set-up and run experiments that verify new fiber optic amplifier and ROADM equipment designs and firmware operation.

The candidate will then devise and refine accurate and reliable electro-optic test methods, test systems and procedures.

This work will involve data acquisition equipment/platforms and test equipment and the development of software for test automation.

Later in the design phase, the candidate will transfer new product test methods, software and certification requirements into our manufacturing center, while collaborating with production engineers to integrate new software routines with custom product solutions.+ This position will require considerable troubleshooting skills of both hardware and software at all phases of the product realization process and the ability to produce detailed software documentation.+ This position reports to the Senior Director of Certification Testing in R Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience):+ Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree and or 5+ years of relevant work experienceDesired Competencies (Technical Skills/Knowledge)+ Essential Job skills include the following:+ Able to clearly understand written test methods and translating them into modular test executables, to include robust exception handling+ Knowledge of object-oriented programing and ability to code with C/C++ in Linux environment.+ Extensive knowledge on converting Qt3 based software into using Qt5+ Extensive experience in the development / use of socket based drivers.

+ Comfortable working on makefiles+ Experience with virtual machines+ Experience with source control (we use sccs but subversion or git would be nice)+ Experience developing software that interfaces directly with equipment / hardware (as opposed to pure gui / web interface software)+ Experience with GPIB, Ethernet, RS-485, I2C command/control of both instrumentation & microprocessors.+ Knowledge of fiber optic amplifiers, ROADMs, lasers, communication systems,+ Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test methods, use of optical connectors, programmable optical power meters, attenuators, switches, optical spectrum analyzers, digital multi-meters, DAQs and oscilloscopes+ Ability to analyze measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics,+ Familiarity with quality processes for developing, manufacturing and testing high reliability products including characterization and calibration processes, and error of measurement studies for test equipment,+ Ability to multitask, good organizational skills, computer literacy, and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment+ Effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation, planning, organization and facilitation skills+ Previous experience in developing test and measurement solutions for electrical and optical components or subsystems, qualifying new products or test systems for manufacture, supporting new product introduction to manufacturing, developing software interfaces for automated test equipment, debugging complex test systems, developing software in windows and/or Linux environments, use of C/C++, Matlab, LabView, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, familiarity with Oracle, Jira, Aras are also strongly desirable capabilities.Restrictions:+ Candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent ResidentTravel Requirements: + Frequent travel between our locations in Portsmouth, NH and Eatontown, NJ will be expected.

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.