886 Transmission Systems jobs in the United States

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Crown is seeking a highly motivated and skilled FOTS Technician to join our team and play a key role in our floating crew. This is a 100% travel position , requiring assignment to various geographical locations within the United States, often aligning with FAA regional boundaries. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong understanding of electronics and communications systems, coupled with the ability to perform a wide range of physical installation tasks, and demonstrate the potential to lead installation projects. While not initially a direct lead role, this position offers significant opportunities for growth and leadership responsibilities as the individual gains experience and demonstrates their capabilities. You will serve as a valuable on-site resource, interfacing with the FAA and potentially guiding installation teams. Crown will be installing duct bank and fiber at over 50 airports in preparation for new switch deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive surveys: You'll map existing airport cable loops, identifying manholes, conduits, and building entry points to inform new fiber optic path designs.

• Collaborate and communicate: You'll work closely with team members, field engineers, airport personnel, FAA technicians, and various contractors/vendors.

• Ensure safety and compliance: Adherence to all airport badging, TSA, and security requirements, including confined space protocols, is paramount. You will be a point of contact for confined space needs, and you'll coordinate all crew badging and training.

• Maintain equipment: You'll manage inventory and ensure proper calibration and repair of FOTS survey equipment (primarily a Team Lead responsibility).

• Report progress: You'll provide regular status updates (daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on your role) to team leads and program managers.

• Lead and direct (Team Lead): If you're a Team Lead, you'll oversee survey progress, manage budgetary issues, coordinate crew badging and training, and direct work assignments in support of the lead engineer's scope of work.

Successful Candidates will be:

Team players: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.

Physically fit: You must be able to perform demanding fieldwork, including working in confined spaces.

Detail-oriented: You must be capable of reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and GIS survey prints.

Flexible : You are willing to travel 100% of the time for project assignments.

Safety-conscious:  Must be committed to adhering to all safety regulations, especially confined-space requirements.

Typical work days are from Monday to Thursday, 6 AM - 4:30 PM. This may vary based on the site. 

Qualifications

For lead position, Associate's Degree or completion of a 2-year training/certification program in a relevant field, and/or equivalent work experience.

For Journeyman, any field experience is a plus

• Experience installing, terminating, and testing fiber

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

• Ability to stand, sit, or crouch in one position for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 lbs.

• Ability to move objects up to 350 lbs. with the use of a hand truck or pallet jack.

• Ability to occasionally perform assigned work under severe time restraints.

• In good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness assessment if required.

• Team player with the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Must have access to credit for travel expenses, which are reimbursed on a weekly voucher system.

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to work non-standard hours depending on site requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Trimble-type GPS recorder

• Air samplers

• High voltage detectors

• Cable locators and metal detectors.

• Thorough understanding in the use of manual and power tools

• Backhoe operator

Additional Information

Visit:   for additional information about Crown Innovations, Inc.

We offer a competitive benefits package including matching 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, and generous PTO. Crown has been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC area; we built this reputation by hiring great people who value and support the mission of our customers. 

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at ( ext. 3059.

As a government contractor, most of Crown’s positions require U.S. citizenship. 

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
**Enterprise Technology** plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.
In this position.
The eDrive & Hybrid Systems Department within the Underbody Systems Engineering (UNSE) organization is hiring a Hybrid Transmission Systems Engineer to work on the next generation, Front Wheel Drive Hybrid Transmission Design.
What you'll do.
+ Work with Internal component D&Rs from both UNSE and ESE to lead overall internal systems design.
+ System Design rule assessments.
+ System cooling/lubrication design.
+ GVWR, Vmax, Torque limit assessment. Duty Cycle and durability assessments.
+ Requirements Cascade to Component engineers. SSDS management.
+ Layout and stack up sign off.
+ Overall Component DV alignment.
+ Weight management and optimization.
+ eDrive Unit Warranty Analysis for current model electric vehicles globally.
+ Work with Vehicle program Team to ensure proper execution of external interfaces.
+ Vehicle Package (DPAs and Vehicle Architecture).
+ Vehicle Attribute Interface.
+ Acoustic Cover Systems lead.
+ As installed Systems lead.
+ Vehicle Attribute Interface.
You'll have.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
4+ years of experience in managing/delivering powertrain programs through launch.
Even better, if you have .
Even better, you may have.
M.S. in engineering or similar degree.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and prior experience authoring requirements.
Basic understanding of electrified powertrain system function and attributes at the subsystem and vehicle levels desired but not required.
Strong GPDS (Global Product Development System) knowledge.
Proactive, self-starter that can handle multiple assignments at a time.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated to deliver results with minimal direction.
Desire to lead cross-functional working teams.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal skills and presentation.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder.or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ( position is a range of salary grades **SG5-SG8** .
**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.**
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1- .
Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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**Requisition ID** : 49564

Principal DSP Engineer - Coherent Optical Transmission Systems - Acacia
Apply ( Location:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
+ Alternate Locationremote
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware
+ Compensation Range194900 CAD - 247200 CAD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestCloud and Data Center, Networking
+ Job Id1440299
**The application window is expected to close on 8/14/25.**
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
**Meet the Team**
Join our team at Acacia, where we design advanced optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. We're seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology. You'll be part of the team developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms for our optical transceivers' Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Collaboration with colleagues from the DSP and ASIC teams is key to optimizing performance and power efficiency. You'll contribute to system design, develop architectures, and support ASIC design and verification. Work closely with colleagues across various fields and gain diverse knowledge in optical system testing, analog components, modeling, and more.
**Your Impact**
With your expertise in DSP for coherent optical transceivers, FEC, and modeling, you help the team to develop the next generation of low-power and high-performance coherent transceivers. Here are some examples of possible topics:
+ Invent, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms (both in floating-point and fixed-point precision) to improve performance and functionality or lower power consumption
+ Test and optimize these algorithms on actual hardware and correlate performance with previous simulations
+ Develop models of analog RF and optical components and evaluate system performance with these models
+ Analyze performance of developed transceiver modules and update models and simulation environments to accurately match the measured results
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Typically: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience
+ + 10 years of industry experience in related fields.
+ Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Forward Error Correction (FEC) for coherent optical communications.
+ Experience in modeling communication systems.
+ Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or similar languages.
+ A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.
+ Experience with C++, Linux, and version control systems, specifically SVN and Perforce.
+ Experience with Verilog or VHDL, and/or collaboration with ASIC designers.
+ Experience presenting technical information to colleagues.
**Why Cisco?**
**At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.**
**Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere** **.**
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Principal DSP Engineer - Coherent Optical Transmission Systems - Acacia
Apply ( Location:Maynard, Massachusetts, US
+ Alternate LocationRemote; Holmdel, NJ USA, San Jose, CA
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware
+ Compensation Range184800 USD- 325300 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestCloud and Data Center, Networking
+ Job Id1444076
**T** **he application window is expected to close on 7/31/25**
**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.**
**Meet the Team**
**Join our team at Acacia, where we design advanced optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. We're seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology. You'll be part of the team developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms for our optical transceivers' Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Collaboration with colleagues from the DSP and ASIC teams is key to optimizing performance and power efficiency. You'll contribute to system design, develop architectures, and support ASIC design and verification. Work closely with colleagues across various fields and gain diverse knowledge in optical system testing, analog components, modeling, and more.**
**Your Impact**
**With your expertise in DSP for coherent optical transceivers, FEC, and modeling, you help the team to develop the next generation of low-power and high-performance coherent transceivers. Here are some examples of possible topics:**
+ **Invent, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms (both in floating-point and fixed-point precision) to improve performance and functionality or lower power consumption**
+ **Test and optimize these algorithms on actual hardware and correlate performance with previous simulations**
+ **Develop models of analog RF and optical components and evaluate system performance with these models**
+ **Analyze performance of developed transceiver modules and update models and simulation environments to accurately match the measured results**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Typically: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience**
+ **+ 10 years of industry experience in related fields.**
+ **Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Forward Error Correction (FEC) for coherent optical communications.**
+ **Experience in modeling communication systems.**
+ **Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or similar languages.**
+ **A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
**Preferred Qualifications:**
**A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
+ **Experience with C++, Linux, and version control systems, specifically SVN and Perforce.**
+ **Experience with Verilog or VHDL, and/or collaboration with ASIC designers.**
+ **Experience presenting technical information to colleagues.**
**Why Cisco?**
**At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.**
**Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.**
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Principal DSP Engineer - Coherent Optical Transmission Systems - Acacia
Apply ( Location:Maynard, Massachusetts, US
+ Alternate LocationRemote; Holmdel, NJ USA, San Jose, CA
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware
+ Compensation Range184800 USD- 325300 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestCloud and Data Center, Networking
+ Job Id1444076
**T** **he application window is expected to close on 7/31/25**
**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.**
**Meet the Team**
**Join our team at Acacia, where we design advanced optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. We're seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology. You'll be part of the team developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms for our optical transceivers' Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Collaboration with colleagues from the DSP and ASIC teams is key to optimizing performance and power efficiency. You'll contribute to system design, develop architectures, and support ASIC design and verification. Work closely with colleagues across various fields and gain diverse knowledge in optical system testing, analog components, modeling, and more.**
**Your Impact**
**With your expertise in DSP for coherent optical transceivers, FEC, and modeling, you help the team to develop the next generation of low-power and high-performance coherent transceivers. Here are some examples of possible topics:**
+ **Invent, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms (both in floating-point and fixed-point precision) to improve performance and functionality or lower power consumption**
+ **Test and optimize these algorithms on actual hardware and correlate performance with previous simulations**
+ **Develop models of analog RF and optical components and evaluate system performance with these models**
+ **Analyze performance of developed transceiver modules and update models and simulation environments to accurately match the measured results**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Typically: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience**
+ **+ 10 years of industry experience in related fields.**
+ **Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Forward Error Correction (FEC) for coherent optical communications.**
+ **Experience in modeling communication systems.**
+ **Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or similar languages.**
+ **A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
**Preferred Qualifications:**
**A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
+ **Experience with C++, Linux, and version control systems, specifically SVN and Perforce.**
+ **Experience with Verilog or VHDL, and/or collaboration with ASIC designers.**
+ **Experience presenting technical information to colleagues.**
**Why Cisco?**
**At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.**
**Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.**
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Principal DSP Engineer - Coherent Optical Transmission Systems - Acacia
Apply ( Location:Maynard, Massachusetts, US
+ Alternate LocationRemote; Holmdel, NJ USA, San Jose, CA
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware
+ Compensation Range184800 USD- 325300 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestCloud and Data Center, Networking
+ Job Id1444076
**T** **he application window is expected to close on 7/31/25**
**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.**
**Meet the Team**
**Join our team at Acacia, where we design advanced optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. We're seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology. You'll be part of the team developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms for our optical transceivers' Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Collaboration with colleagues from the DSP and ASIC teams is key to optimizing performance and power efficiency. You'll contribute to system design, develop architectures, and support ASIC design and verification. Work closely with colleagues across various fields and gain diverse knowledge in optical system testing, analog components, modeling, and more.**
**Your Impact**
**With your expertise in DSP for coherent optical transceivers, FEC, and modeling, you help the team to develop the next generation of low-power and high-performance coherent transceivers. Here are some examples of possible topics:**
+ **Invent, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms (both in floating-point and fixed-point precision) to improve performance and functionality or lower power consumption**
+ **Test and optimize these algorithms on actual hardware and correlate performance with previous simulations**
+ **Develop models of analog RF and optical components and evaluate system performance with these models**
+ **Analyze performance of developed transceiver modules and update models and simulation environments to accurately match the measured results**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Typically: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience**
+ **+ 10 years of industry experience in related fields.**
+ **Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Forward Error Correction (FEC) for coherent optical communications.**
+ **Experience in modeling communication systems.**
+ **Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or similar languages.**
+ **A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
**Preferred Qualifications:**
**A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
+ **Experience with C++, Linux, and version control systems, specifically SVN and Perforce.**
+ **Experience with Verilog or VHDL, and/or collaboration with ASIC designers.**
+ **Experience presenting technical information to colleagues.**
**Why Cisco?**
**At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.**
**Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.**
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Principal DSP Engineer - Coherent Optical Transmission Systems - Acacia
Apply ( Location:Maynard, Massachusetts, US
+ Alternate LocationRemote; Holmdel, NJ USA, San Jose, CA
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware
+ Compensation Range184800 USD- 325300 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestCloud and Data Center, Networking
+ Job Id1444076
**T** **he application window is expected to close on 7/31/25**
**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.**
**Meet the Team**
**Join our team at Acacia, where we design advanced optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. We're seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology. You'll be part of the team developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms for our optical transceivers' Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Collaboration with colleagues from the DSP and ASIC teams is key to optimizing performance and power efficiency. You'll contribute to system design, develop architectures, and support ASIC design and verification. Work closely with colleagues across various fields and gain diverse knowledge in optical system testing, analog components, modeling, and more.**
**Your Impact**
**With your expertise in DSP for coherent optical transceivers, FEC, and modeling, you help the team to develop the next generation of low-power and high-performance coherent transceivers. Here are some examples of possible topics:**
+ **Invent, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms (both in floating-point and fixed-point precision) to improve performance and functionality or lower power consumption**
+ **Test and optimize these algorithms on actual hardware and correlate performance with previous simulations**
+ **Develop models of analog RF and optical components and evaluate system performance with these models**
+ **Analyze performance of developed transceiver modules and update models and simulation environments to accurately match the measured results**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Typically: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience**
+ **+ 10 years of industry experience in related fields.**
+ **Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Forward Error Correction (FEC) for coherent optical communications.**
+ **Experience in modeling communication systems.**
+ **Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or similar languages.**
+ **A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
**Preferred Qualifications:**
**A master's or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering is highly recommended, although not strictly required.**
+ **Experience with C++, Linux, and version control systems, specifically SVN and Perforce.**
+ **Experience with Verilog or VHDL, and/or collaboration with ASIC designers.**
+ **Experience presenting technical information to colleagues.**
**Why Cisco?**
**At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.**
**Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.**
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced **Communication Systems Technician** in the **Fort Walton Beach, FL** area to support our fast-growing **MSS** division.
MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more.
**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:**
+ Installing, programming, and maintaining complex communication equipment to get customers up and running.
+ Fixing the system if things go wrong and bringing communications back online to public safety, hospitals, utilities, manufacturing, and other mission-critical customers.
+ Designing and upgrading customer systems to the latest technologies and solutions.  
+ Assisting and collaborating well with the team, the Service Manager, and the customer.
+ Demonstrating a willingness to learn and be mentored on a new technology in communications and equipment.
+ Completing assigned tickets properly and on time.
+ Making minor modifications to electronic circuitry per customer request and/or deploying factory software/firmware updates.
+ Serving in an on-call rotation and providing 24/7 technical support.
**WHAT YOU WILL BRI** **NG TO THE TEAM:**
+ At least two (2) years of experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing mobile communications equipment. 
+ Team-focused with a passion to meet customer needs.
+ Strong communications skills for end users and third parties.
+ Resourceful technicians sometimes need assistance/guidance from others.
+ Understanding of / willingness to learn two-way radio theory.
+ Experience operating testing equipment like spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multi-meters.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
+ A valid driver's license.
+ Ability to pass a 7-year background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
+ A two-year degree in Electronics, IT, or an applicable subject, preferred.  
+ P25 and/or MotoTRBO experience, preferred.  
+ CET certification, preferred.  
**YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; utilize personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially hazardous materials, lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; be able to handle semi-frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular), frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, operate a motor vehicle, frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.
On-call for critical systems maintenance may be required. First shift hours Monday-Friday, with occasional 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends depending on project schedules.
**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**
Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.
**DIRECT REPORTS:**
No direct reports
**WHO WE ARE**
Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services - including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.
**WHAT WE BELIEVE**
We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our "Service First DNA" culture. Service is not just a motto for MCA, it is an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.  
_NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
**_Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are "better together."_**
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MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced **Communication Systems** **Technician** in the **Tuscaloosa, AL** region to support our fast-growing **MSS** division.
MCA is building a team of people who share our values of service first, collaboration, trust, and engagement. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. When you join our team, you join the MCA family! We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Education and Certification Incentives and much more.
**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:**
+ Installing, programing, and maintaining complex communication equipment to get customers up and running.
+ Fixing the system if things go wrong and bringing communications back online to public safety, hospitals, utilities, manufacturing, and other mission critical customers.
+ Designing and upgrading customer systems to the latest technologies and solutions.  
+ Assisting and collaborating well with the team, Service Manager, and customer.
+ Demonstrating a willingness to learn and be mentored on a new technology in communications and equipment.
+ Completing assigned tickets properly and on-time.
+ Making minor modifications to electronic circuitry per customer requests and/or deploy factory software/firmware updates.
+ Serving in an on- call rotation and provide 27/7 technical support.
**WHAT YOU WILL BRI** **NG TO THE TEAM:**
+ At least two (2) years of experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing mobile communications equipment. 
+ Team-focused with a passion to meet customer needs.
+ Strong communications skills end user and third parties.
+ Resourceful technician sometimes needs assistance/guidance from others.
+ Understanding of / willingness to learn two-way radio theory.
+ Experience operating testing equipment like spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDR's, FDR's, and multi-meters.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
+ A valid driver's license.
+ Ability to pass a 7-year background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
+ A two-year degree in Electronics, IT, or applicable subject, preferred.  
+ P25 and/or MotoTRBO experience, preferred.  
+ CET certification, preferred.  
**YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; utilize personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially hazardous materials, lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; be able to handle semi-frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular), frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, operate a motor vehicle, frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.
On Call for critical systems maintenance may be required. First shift hours Monday - Friday, with occasional 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends depending on project schedules.
**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**
Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.
**DIRECT REPORTS:**
No Direct Reports
**WHO WE ARE**
Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services - including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.
**WHAT WE BELIEVE**
We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our "Service First DNA" culture. Service isn't just a motto for MCA, and it's an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholder, and communities.  
_NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified._ _Reasonable_ _accommodations_ _may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
**_Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are "better together."_**