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. 

Position Overview 

Reports directly to the Department Head – Senior Systems Engineer. Supports SubCom’s core Purpose, Strategy, Values, and Behaviors, and promotes the company’s Lean Management philosophy. Maintains an active understanding of SubCom’s key performance metrics and contributes to ongoing continuous improvement efforts.

Electronics Technicians are skilled and detail-oriented individuals who support the maintenance, repair, and installation of electronic, controls and network systems onboard our cable ships. This role is critical to ensuring the operational integrity, safety, and compliance of all shipboard electronic equipment, including navigation, communication, control, cable laying and monitoring systems. 

Responsibilities

They are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, including:

Navigation equipment (radar, GPS, gyrocompass, ECDIS) Communication systems (VHF/UHF radios, satellite systems, GMDSS) Computer networks (Cisco/Moxa switches, TCP/IP, Serial, Fiber, Modbus & Profibus) Automation and control systems (PLC, alarm systems, engine & cable monitoring systems) Safety systems (fire detection, CCTV, public address, emergency shutdowns) Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and testing as per planned maintenance system (PMS). Maintain and update technical records, drawings, maintenance logs, and inventory of spare parts. Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 program through calibration procedures and documentation. Assist in system upgrades, new equipment installation, and shipyard projects. Ensure all work complies with relevant safety standards, regulatory bodies, and company procedures. Liaise with shore-based technical teams and vendors as needed for diagnostics and support. Participate in onboard drills and emergency response activities related to technical systems. Support the Ship Officers, Crew, IP’s, Rep’s and other personnel as circumstances require.