Rugged Fiber Optics Senior Product Development Engineer

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Why you should join us

TE Connectivity's Aerospace Defense and Marine (AD&M) business is a global leader in high-performance connectors, fiber optics, wires, cables, antennas, and circuit protectors for harsh environments. With over 6,000 employees worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to a diverse customer base.

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join AD&M's Ruggedized Fiber Optics (RFO) group. This role focuses on developing optical and optoelectronic products across industries such as telecom/datacom, oil and gas, industrial, military, and broadcast. Reporting to the RFO Engineering Manager (UK), this position is based at TE Connectivity's Swindon location in a onsite work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop fiber optic connectors, termini, and cable assemblies.
• Support fiber optic interconnect systems and collaborate with manufacturing teams.
• Create and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Modify and update drawings using SolidWorks, CREO, and ZWCAD.
• Manage product extensions, cost analysis, and SAP data updates.
• Develop and oversee design verification test (DVT) and qualification test plans.
• Assist in prototype development, testing, and risk analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA).

What are we looking for

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in fiber optic or rugged fiber optic connector and termini development.
• Degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in design and new product development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CREO, and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and tolerance analysis.
• Strong skills in MS Office applications.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge fiber optic technology.
• Be part of an industry-leading and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.
• Lead product development from concept to market.

Join TE Connectivity and help shape the future of ruggedized fiber optic technology!

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.