Principal Electrical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026.
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Job Title
Principal Electrical Engineer - Copper & Hybrid Fiber-Power Systems
Location:Onsite 5 days at Claremont, NC
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
Why 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 [email protected]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo
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