Test Software Engineer Intern

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. 

Responsibilities 

• SubCom Newington CTES (Certification Test Equipment and Software Development) department supports design transfer of optical communication products from R&D to our Newington, NH OSA, OPS, OCTE, and Optical Filter production facilities.
• OSA: Assembles, splices, and functionally tests electro-optical modules and trays which are the building blocks for SubCom underwater Repeaters, Branching Units, and WSS ROADM network elements.
• OPS: Assembles, splices, and functionally tests SubCom under water Repeaters, Branching Units, and WSS ROADM network elements.
• OCTE: Manufactures our Open Cable Terminal Equipment products.
• Optical Filters: Manufactures optical fiber Bragg gratings used in the manufacture of SubCom underwater network elements.
• Software intern reports to the CTES department engineering manager.
• Interns are typically mentored by experienced staff engineers developing software applications, GUIs, and database parsers used for functional test processes for optical communication products. 
• Interns will be assigned software development project(s) commensurate with their skill level

Qualifications 

• Interns follow the lead of staff engineers writing, debugging, and maintaining software on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems using National Instruments Labwindows/CVI (ANSI C), TestStand test executive, and Linux C environments.
• Interns should be familiar with software development Integrated Development Environments and will learn to develop automated functional test code and routines based on sound engineering and laboratory practices.
• Typically Test Software Engineering Interns are sophomore, junior, or senior students enrolled in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science curriculums matriculating towards Bachelor of Science degrees.
• Interns are expected to have exposure to laboratory test instruments and understand laboratory procedures and practices.

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. 

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