Careers
Electronic Engineer
Industry: Global Communication Infrastructure
Sector: Subsea Cable Systems, Offshore Cable Installation
Location:UK (Harold Wood/London area)
We are looking for an enthusiastic all-rounder to join the Xtera Product Design team to develop state of the art telecommunications equipment for use in subsea cable systems. This encompasses both high reliability submerged and terrestrial equipment. The role involves working with a broad range of products that contain a mix of electronic and electro-optic technologies.
- Design of circuits to provide the functionality required for a particular product.
- Use of schematic tools to capture circuit designs.
- Experience of the processes of PCB layout and manufacturing, and PCB population.
- Generation of appropriate documentation.
- The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written, for the presentation of new designs in peer reviews and formal product reviews.
- Review and provide input to designs being developed by peers, throughout the design cycle.
- Digital electronics – microcontrollers, memory devices, FPGAs (VHDL, from specification through to verification), serial interfaces – SPI, I2C and Ethernet.
- Analogue electronics – op-amps, filters, DC-DC convertors, ADCs, and DACs.
- Electro-Optics – Lasers, PINs, Modulators.
Honours Degree in Electronics Engineering or Physics with Electronics.
This position would suit a graduate with 2 or more years’ experience of product development in the telecommunications sector.
This exciting role is offered where flexible working hours and remote-working are possible. A certain level of travel may be necessary both in the UK and abroad.
Customer Support Field Engineer
Industry: Global Communication Infrastructure
Sector: Subsea Cable Systems, Offshore Cable Installation
Location: US (Allen, Texas)
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Xtera Customer Service team in turning up Fiber Optic Subsea DWDM telecommunication systems. The scope of work covers a wide range, such as installation, manufacturing, customer training, design documentation and remote support for our submerged and land-based equipment. It also involves international travel, and working with several contributors, both internal and external to Xtera.
Another key element is being the interface between Xtera and the customer. You are expected to be a lead contact in the day-by-day communication with the customer. As well as facilitating efficient communication with other parties involved in the project, such as consultants or subcontractors.
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Provide support to our customers working with Transport Engineering, Planning, Network Operations, and Project Management groups.
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Provide product support for DWDM and Submarine product lines including testing and turn-up, customer lab trials, and field trials.
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Develop test plans for DWDM trials and field implementation.
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Develop MOPs (Methods of Procedures) for specialized installation and/or testing requirements.
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Provide technical support for Network personnel and be part of a team that is available for 24/7 customer responses.
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In addition, the ideal candidate will assist with the development of training and present training sessions to customers on DWDM products and applications.
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Work as part of a team to update product documentation and work closely with engineering and planning groups to help with to design, optimize, quote, and implement DWDM applications.
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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The person must be a Self-Starter and team player focused on enhancing customer satisfaction. Possess excellent project management and organizational skills to document technical fieldwork.
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Global Travel is required, up to 60% – at times, with an adjusted annual travel of 40%.
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Proficient with common PC products, such as Microsoft Office.
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Basic understanding of Optical principles.
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BSEE, BSCS, or BS with telecommunications emphasis preferred.
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5+ years Telecommunications experience.
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Comprehensive knowledge of SONET/SDH architecture.
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Comprehensive understanding of Optical principles.
System Engineer
Industry: Global Communication Infrastructure
Sector: Subsea Cable Systems, Offshore Cable Installation
Location:UK (Harold Wood/London area), US (Allen, Texas), Canada (Ottawa)
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Xtera System Engineering team on the bidding and implementation of submarine transmission system projects, with a particular emphasis on complete system solutions including repeater, cable, PFE etc.
The scope covers a wide range, such as submerged and land-based equipment, transmission technology, cable manufacturing and installation. It also involves working with several contributors, both internal and external to Xtera.
Bidding
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Perform in-house preliminary system designs for bidding purposes
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Define the tools required to support the bidding of submarine projects.
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Contribute to writing of technical documentation required for bidding of submarine projects
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Provide inputs to commercial and contractual discussions as part of tender responses
Pre-Sales and customer-facing activities
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Carry out modelling and lab / field transmission experiments for Pre-Sales activities
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Participate in customer meetings and other sales meetings as required
Project Support
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Generate System Configuration Specification outlining the implementation objectives for all aspects of a new project (line design, cable, terminal, PFE etc.)
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Support the Project Manager(s) with all system design issues throughout the course of the project.
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Generate test specifications and procedures for acceptance testing (e.g., at factory, site, ship)
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Assist in the field as required
R&D
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Manage / support transmission lab resources and experiments.
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Support in-house development activities, particularly where impacting or interfacing with marine, cable or other submerged plant.
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Participate in peer reviews of development where applicable.
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This position could suite a recent graduate who we could train on the job
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For more senior applicants
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Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience in submarine telecoms industry.
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Pre-existing line and transmission design skills
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Willingness to build submarine system knowledge to cover entire solutions
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Ability to interact with subcontractors and partners
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Ability to attend meetings with customers
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Qualifications
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Degree levelin an Engineering discipline
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Project Manager
Industry: Global Communication Infrastructure
Sector: Subsea Cable Systems, Offshore Cable Installation
Location: US/Canada/Mexico
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to manage subsea telecoms installation projects as part of a skilled team. This includes coordination and management of engineering, design, supply chain, field works and acceptance with the objective of delivering the project on time and on budget.
The role is truly multi-disciplinary as it involves understanding and orchestrating a number of different exciting aspects, e.g. submerged and land-based equipment, transmission technology, surveys at various locations, cable manufacturing or installation. It also involves working with several contributors, both internal and external to Xtera.
Another key element of the role is being the interface between Xtera and the customer. As such you are expected to play a key role in the day-by-day communication with the customer as well as facilitating efficient communication with other parties involved in the project, such as consultants or subcontractors.
Drive or perform the following aspects of project management:
Project performance monitoring
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Plan of work and resource planning and tracking
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Budget and cash flow tracking
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Action and risk registers, quality assurance
Reporting – internally and externally
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Project reports and review minutes
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Interface for all formal communication with purchaser
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Management of documentation exchange and schedule
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Organise and chair calls as well as Customer Coordination Meetings (CCM)
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Internal reporting to CPSO, Xtera Leadership Team (XLT), and Xtera board
Supply Chain
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Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
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Negotiation of contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
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Drive supply chain for equipment and materials and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
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Work with supply chain team to address and mitigate schedule risks
Delivery and Installation
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Monitor acquisition of permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
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Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
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Plan all installation operations and schedule intermediate phases to meet deadlines
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Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
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Supervise the work of subcontractors and work with their project managers
General
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Work as part of the project team which may include consultants as well as subcontractors
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Maintain quality records e.g. test procedures, test results, qualification procedures
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Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
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Identify costs of ongoing activities and ensure that these are compared with the budget.
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Create virtual teams as required to work on specific aspects or tasks
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Proven experience as a project manager, ideally in submarine cable construction or related industries
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In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management principles
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Understanding of key technologies such as fibre optic cable systems, installation, or survey
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Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
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Good knowledge of tools such as MS Office including MS Project
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Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
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Excellent organizational and time-management skills
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A team player with leadership abilities