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The Senior R&D Engineer for Telecom Outside Plant (OSP) New Product Development plays a key technical leadership role in the conception, validation, and commercialization of next‑generation telecom products. This position partners closely with product development, laboratory engineering, and cross‑functional teams to translate customer needs, Telcordia Generic Requirements (GR) specifications, and internal requirements into robust product designs and validation strategies. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical expert with deep experience in telecom OSP technologies, advanced testing/evaluation methods, and cross-functional program execution.
Job Responsibility:
Lead technical development activities for new OSP products from concept through commercialization
Translate GR requirements, customer specifications, and risk assessments into design inputs and validation strategies
Develop engineering models, test plans, and experimental designs to prove compliance and product robustness
Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and materials engineering teams to define architecture choices and design trade‑offs
Champion design for reliability, manufacturability, and cost throughout the development lifecycle
Interpret Telcordia GR specifications and create detailed evaluation plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria
Partner with laboratory engineering to establish test sequences, instrumentation needs, fixtures, and appropriate environmental conditions
Oversee execution of complex or high‑risk evaluations, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and configuration control
Analyze results, identify root causes for failures, and lead cross‑functional corrective action activities
Present findings and design recommendations to senior engineering and program stakeholders
Develop innovative solutions that lead to intellectual property
Lead structured root cause analysis for development challenges or test failures
Drive innovative material, design, or process solutions to meet stringent OSP reliability requirements
Benchmark new technologies, evaluation methods, and industry best practices
Work closely with Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain
Lead design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA, PFMEA), and readiness gates
Provide senior‑level mentorship and technical guidance
Generate high‑quality engineering reports, summaries, and technical justifications
Ensure all technical work meets compliance expectations
Maintain complete, auditable documentation
Identify opportunities to accelerate product development through automation, advanced analysis, or improved evaluation methods
Lead Kaizen projects targeting cycle time reduction, increased test throughput, or improved reliability prediction models
Introduce data‑driven methodologies and digital tools for test execution, reporting, and traceability
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering area
7+ years of engineering experience in R&D or product development
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers
Proficiency with injection molded and sheet metal part design
Strong communication, reporting, and documentation skills
Solid understanding of laboratory safety and quality systems (ISO 9001 / 17025)
2+ years of 3D modeling in Creo
Experience with prototype fabrication methodologies (machining, printing, injection molding)
Nice to have:
Strong background in telecom outside plant, harsh‑environment products, or similar industries
Proven experience interpreting and applying Telcordia Generic Requirements or equivalent specifications
Experience with GR‑771, GR‑487, GR‑3108, GR‑63, or similar environmental/qualification standards
Advanced knowledge of product development frameworks (APQP/PPAP)
Expertise with automation and data acquisition (LabVIEW, Python, PLC/SCADA)
Lean/Six Sigma, PMP, or Agile certification
Experience with reliability engineering tools: HALT/HASS, Weibull analysis, accelerated life testing