Sr. Principal R&D Product Development Engineer - Data Center Connectivity Remote within in US

TE Connectivity Corporation; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 184,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer to manage strategic partnerships in the high-speed interconnect industry. This role involves leading technology development, requiring an advanced engineering degree and over 10 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a strong background in high-speed connectivity products and excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience with technology development.
• Proven ability to develop and manage external partnerships.
• Direct experience in high-speed connectivity products.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish external partnerships for high-speed interconnects.
• Lead technology and process development programs.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication.

Skills

Stakeholder and project management

Communication skills

Risk management

Technology development

Multi-cultural team collaboration

Education

Advanced engineering degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer to lead the identification, development, and management of strategic external partnerships that bring new and differentiated capabilities to the high-speed interconnect industry. This role is central to our Advanced Technology strategy, bridging cutting-edge research, market needs, and manufacturing readiness to accelerate innovation in high-speed connectivity products.

The successful candidate will have an advanced engineering degree and 10+ years of experience, with a proven ability to develop and lead external collaborations, deliver technology insertions, and operate effectively across multiple industries. Direct experience with high-speed connectivity products is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and establish external partnerships that deliver differentiated capabilities in high-speed interconnects.
• Lead complex technology and process development programs with measurable technology insertions.
• Drive the integration of external innovations into TE’s advanced technology and manufacturing process roadmap
• Collaborate on the establishment of Partnership agreements (including IP rights) & development plans/schedules
• Establish test protocols to prove/mature key & emerging technologies.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, milestone alignment, and progress tracking.
• Apply effective risk management to mitigate technical, schedule, and partnership-related challenges.
• Interpret complex technical data to guide decision-making.

What your background should look like

• Advanced engineering degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, with a track record of successful technology development and transfer.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and grow external partnerships across academia, research institutes, and industry.
• Direct experience in high-speed connectivity products (connectors, cables, optical/electrical interconnects, or related).
• In-depth knowledge of technology readiness levels and commercialization processes.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder and project management, preferably in AI, datacenter, or telecom sectors.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as molding, stamping, plating, and high-speed cable/cable assembly manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; able to present to and influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to work in multi-cultural teams and work across boundaries to deliver complex initiatives

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $184,000 - 230,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets