Development Scientist

About the Role The Development Scientist will lead activities in researching, designing, planning, developing, and evaluating new and advanced network technologies, translating customer requirements and strategic business objectives into final product designs. This role focuses on collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders to move innovative network concepts into practical solutions in Corning's Optical Communications segment. What You'll Do

• Lead activities in the research, design, planning, development, and evaluation of new and advanced network technologies, translating customer requirements and strategic business objectives into final product designs
• Perform in-depth analysis of customer application needs within network environments, including network modeling, simulation, and validation testing to ensure optimal solution performance
• Provide technical consulting and collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and align on design direction
• Engineer and develop high-speed network transport solutions to enable application functionality and performance targets
• Analyze moderately complex technical problems by evaluating relevant data and identifiable factors, and apply sound engineering judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate solutions What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field; Master's degree is preferred
• Intermediate level project management knowledge, including standard methodologies and best practices
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network technology development, or product engineering
• Strong customer awareness, with the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into actionable technical or product solutions
• Proven track record in project management, with the ability to translate customer needs into clear technical requirements and product design inputs
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or actively contributing to cross-functional teams in a collaborative and results-driven environment
• Solid proficiency in PRO/E and AutoCAD, with strong understanding of tolerance analysis; hands-on experience in plastic molding and metal part manufacturing processes is preferred
• Good knowledge of telecommunications products, network technologies, and core engineering principles; experience in fiber optic technologies and fiber management is highly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work within defined procedures while exercising sound engineering judgment on routine to moderately complex issues
• Innovation-driven mindset with the ability to propose practical and effective solutions
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for data analysis Nice to Have
• Master's degree is preferred
• Experience in fiber optic technologies and fiber management is highly preferred
• Hands-on experience in plastic molding and metal part manufacturing processes is preferred