Director – Technology Development

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Technology Development to lead the translation of advanced engineering concepts into scalable, production-ready solutions within a complex telecommunications environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that technical innovations are effectively operationalized, aligning development efforts with deployable, high-quality network solutions.

The Director will drive technical governance, oversee critical defect resolution processes, and lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, service-ready network architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the translation of engineering outputs into production-grade network solutions and deployment strategies
• Define and maintain standardized network configurations and high-level system designs
• Ensure solutions are deployable across integrated network environments, including access, core, and infrastructure layers
• Oversee advanced defect triage and resolution processes, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented
• Establish and enforce engineering and design standards to ensure operational readiness and scalability
• Serve as a senior technical authority, validating readiness of solutions before formal testing and deployment phases
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align development, validation, and operational objectives
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams, setting performance expectations and fostering technical excellence
• Drive continuous improvement in system design, operational processes, and deployment methodologies

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• Master’s degree in Engineering Management or a related advanced discipline preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in telecommunications, satellite communications, wireless networks, or similar technical domains
• At least 5+ years of experience leading and managing highly technical, cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within large-scale, complex network environments involving both terrestrial and non-terrestrial systems
• Proven ability to translate research or development outputs into operational solutions
• Strong background in system integration and end-to-end network architecture
• Experience supporting production environments and resolving complex technical challenges

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of designs and deliverables
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment

Technology Stack:

• Telecommunications technologies including radio access and core network