Principal Electrical Engineer, Claremont, NC

Job Title

Electrical Engineer Principle – Copper & Hybrid Fiber‑Power Systems

 

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.

The successful candidate will contribute across the full product lifecycle—from concept and analysis through testing, documentation, and field support—acting as a technical generalist with depth in electrical engineering fundamentals.

 

Key Responsibilities Technical Engineering & Development

• 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
• Assist with 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

Testing & Validation

• 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 ect. as applicable)

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams
• Support interaction with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and field personnel
• Assist with preparation of technical documentation, drawings, reports, and internal design reviews

Continuous Learning & Support

• 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 publication
• 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