Fiber-Optics Engineer - Systems

About the role

The Electric Boat fiber-optic engineering team designs, qualifies, integrates, and tests the fiber-optic cable system (FOCS) on US Navy submarines. Engineers support the system through each stage of development to ensure timely completion of crucial construction milestones. The FOCS spans multiple submarine platforms and interconnects over twenty (20) different subsystems on each, requiring exceptional communication and organizational skills to coordinate unique interfaces at this scale.

The candidate will interface daily with NAVSEA, government vendors, and various Electric Boat departments. As part of Electric Boat’s Fiber-Optic Center of Excellence, the role involves performing technology investigations, writing white papers, reviewing and approving drawings, resolving construction issues, identifying and managing risks, recognizing cost-reduction opportunities, tracking and evaluating requirements, and managing projects.

While most work is office-based, shipyard visits are often required to troubleshoot construction issues. Opportunities for hands-on work and travel exist but are less common.

Responsibilities

• Design, qualify, integrate, and test fiber-optic cable systems (FOCS) for US Navy submarines.
• Coordinate interfaces across multiple submarine platforms and subsystems.
• Interface with NAVSEA, government vendors, and internal departments.
• Perform technology investigations and write white papers.
• Review and approve engineering drawings.
• Resolve construction issues and identify/manage risks.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Track and evaluate system requirements.
• Manage projects and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Troubleshoot construction issues during shipyard visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.

Preferred Experience

• Fiber optics.
• Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Project, Visio).
• System/component development.
• Project management.
• Teamcenter / NX.

Skills

• Highly motivated: Taking ownership of work, working independently, multitasking, maintaining organization, proactively addressing needs, and following through.
• Project management: Developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets; strategic planning; identifying and mitigating risks.
• Team player: Building productive relationships, fostering a positive work environment, and collaborating across teams.
• Communication: Balancing listening and speaking, clear and accurate written and verbal communication, influencing others, and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Problem-solving/engineering judgment: Analyzing complex problems, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions.
• Quality/Compliance: Ensuring excellence in work processes and products.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing and kneeling.

Environmental Attributes

• Work is performed both inside and outside.