Senior Manager of Lightwave Technology (5155)

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 Overview

The Senior Manager of Lightwave Technology manages a team of highly skilled electro/optical engineers to research, design, develop, prototype, test, and transfer to manufacture SubCom’s next generation high reliability undersea products, including repeaters, branching units, and ROADMs. The role is responsible for synthesizing novel undersea network element architecture and designs based on state-of-the-art high-reliability optical components.  The role is expected to confer with senior managers, program managers, undersea technologists and engineers, production engineers, as well as leading component suppliers to ensure project deliverables and objectives are being met.  The role will also be responsible for administering the R&D optical development process and resource utilization to achieve established project timelines.  

Responsibilities 

• Be an overall technical leader for undersea optical product design and prototyping activities from concept through delivery to customers.
• Manage all undersea optical amplifier design activities in support of SubCom project needs.  
• Lead cross-functional project and problem-solving teams, integration of optical, electronic, mechanical, and firmware, while providing system design expertise.
• Participate in requirements development and design reviews.
• Produce manufacturing test requirements for undersea network elements, ability to analyze production test data and participate in disposition activities related to product test issues
• Initiate and develop relationships with internal partners and external suppliers.
• Cooperate with field installation teams to ensure proper installation and operation of deployed equipment.

Qualifications 

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Optics/Electrical Engineering/Physics or equivalent experience.
• Advanced skills in fiber optical engineering, including deep understanding of EDFA principles, with previous hands-on experience in EDFA design
• Highly knowledgeable about fiber optic components and undersea system technology.
• Experience in Fiber Optic/Electronic testing, lab test set automation, qualification and reliability standards.
• Ability to lead a team of diverse highly skilled technical professionals in design of new products.
• Ability to plan projects, assess risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Candidate should be self-starter, dedicated, and flexible as workload is varied.
• Strong ability to communicate problems and issues, as well as to summarize and explain results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to understand basic electronics including schematics 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. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: 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 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-19^th 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