R&D Manager

28 July 2025
R&D

Location

06492 Wallingford, Connecticut

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About Us

Since 1952, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge technologies for some of the world's most demanding applications. From space exploration to communication to aviation, our international teams are working to create interconnect components that power the future. Our sites are located in different countries, including France, Italy, United States, China, Mexico and India. At the heart of our factories, we grow industrial know-how including molding, plating and component assembly. We are a community of more than 3,000 employees, rich in diversity, with a strong team spirit and open to all of those around us. Dare to be audacious, Make it Simple, Be genuine and Grow together are the 4 values guiding our actions every day. At Radiall, we have made a choice: "Creating Connections that Matter". This is expressed in our purpose, which invites us to work for a better world, through product offerings and programs that we have identified, and on which we can act.

We offer excellent employee affordable benefits with substantial employer contribution to costs - medical/dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, disability and life insurance, a generous bonus plan, and a friendly work environment. If you like lots of variety in your day to day work with outstanding reward, then Radiall is the place for you!

Your Mission

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead the Radiall Connecticut R&D team - comprising over 10 multidisciplinary engineers - within the Optical Interconnect Solutions (OIS) Business Unit. Drive and support design activities aligned with BU marketing strategies and roadmap objectives to strengthen our presence in the U.S. market. Engage directly with customers to present solutions and proactively address any issues or concerns that may arise. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Animate a multi-domain team of engineers (mechanical, electronic, optical, software)

  • Organize and structure the engineering team work daily/weekly/monthly

  • Manage the allocation of resources (load / capacity) in line with the development plan & BU priorities

  • Build work laid and interface with BU level engineering manager

  • Interface with BU stack holder (direction, industrialization, production)

  • Interface with the other BU Engineering team members

  • Provide guidance to the team on development methods

  • Council and settle difficulties that may arise 

  • Enforce Radiall design and development procedures as work ethics

  • Maintain full compliance with Radiall Compliance activities (CMMC, ITAR/EAR) 

The Profile

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct management of a department 

  • Department / functional area fiscal responsibility  



Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelors Degree or higher (engineering or business)

  • Professional - Level: 10+ years of relevant experience, executive level

  • Proven experience in managerial position (3+ years) 

  • Knowledgeable of electronics  and/or optoelectronics  / optical communications

  • Understand Multi - Domain

  • Experience with direct customer communication

  • Familiarity with CMMC and EAR/ITAR regulation 

Soft Skills

  • Leadership and Team Management:

    • Guide research

    • Foster collaboration and creativity

  • Clear communication skills:

    • Convey clear ideas

    • Open to team suggestions

  • Entrepreneurship mindset, Creativity, and Innovation:

    • Dynamic and engaged 

    • Encourage ideas 

  • Adaptability and resilience:

    • Capability to work in a multi-national environment with significant cultural differences

    • Work under constraints

  • Project management: 

    • Organized (work with scheduling/deadline)

    • Manage budget and team objectives

  • Critical thinking and problem solving

Specific Job Skills, Specialized Knowledge or Certifications 

  • Strong leadership and team building skills within R&D environments 

  • Proficient in managing product development lifecycles from concept to launch

  • Solid understanding of engineering design processes and innovation methodologies

  • Ability to balance technical depth with strategic business priorities 

  • Skilled in budget planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking

  • Excellent problem - solving, communication, and decision making capabilities 

Travel

  • 10%

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