Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer (10+ years experience) to join a small, highly collaborative engineering team working on copper Ethernet cabling systems and hybrid fiber-power solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands-on, broad technical scope and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and validation of copper Ethernet cabling systems, including twisted-pair performance characteristics (impedance, insertion loss, crosstalk, return loss, etc.)
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of hybrid fiber-power (HFP/FMPS) and powered communications systems, including power delivery, protection, and integration considerations
• Aid in electrical modeling, simulation, and lab measurement of cables, connectors, and system-level performance
• Participate in failure analysis and root-cause investigations related to electrical and signal-integrity issues
• Conduct and document laboratory testing (electrical, thermal, environmental, and EMC-related tests)
• Use network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data loggers, and related instrumentation
• Support development and execution of test plans aligned with industry standards (TIA, IEEE, IEC, UL, NEC, and others as applicable)
• Work closely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams
• Support interaction with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and field personnel
• Aid in preparation of technical documentation, drawings, reports, and internal design reviews
• Stay current with evolving Ethernet, cabling, and power-delivery technologies
• Support Product Development-related activities and product qualification efforts
• Support standards development through participation and contribution
• Support the industry through peer-reviewed publications
• Provide technical assistance during prototyping, pilot builds, and early deployments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required; other degrees not considered)
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)
• Strong foundation in:
• Circuit analysis
• Electromagnetics and signal integrity
• AC/DC power fundamentals
• RF principles

• Ability to work effectively in a small-team, multi-disciplinary environment
• Willingness to be hands-on in both lab and office settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Exposure to structured cabling systems, Ethernet PHYs, or high-speed copper links
• Familiarity with:
• Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)
• Time-domain reflectometry (TDR)
• Power electronics or fault-managed power concepts

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis
• Awareness of TIA, IEEE 802, UL, NEC, or IEC standards

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Curious and adaptable, a technical generalist comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Comfortable moving between analysis, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting
• Motivated by real-world engineering problems rather than narrow specialization
• Interested in working close to the hardware and understanding how systems behave end-to-end

Work Environment

Small, collaborative engineering team backed by a large enterprise

Mix of hands-on laboratory work and analytical/problem-solving tasks

Exposure to both product development and standards-driven engineering

About CommScope

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next… come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo.