Electro Optics Test Software Development Engineer

About the Team

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, and 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.

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.

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, SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

SubCom's Core Values: Quality, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager and collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and factory operations teams, the Electro Optical Test Software Engineer will be responsible for developing test software and database datalogging solutions within the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering department. This role sits at the intersection of design, research, prototyping, and process improvement, utilizing LEAN principles to support the transition of new products from R&D into the manufacturing environment. You will work collaboratively with senior electro-optical engineers to support all phases of new product development, gaining exposure to continuous improvement practices and hands-on work with optical and electrical test equipment.

Hiring Process

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.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

Equal 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. Our selection procedure is based on local, state, and federal law.