Principal Electrical Engineer

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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 talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo

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