Principal Product Development Engineer

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Join AT&T FirstNet team and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. We’re committed to those who seek to discover the undiscoverable and dare to disrupt the norm. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform communications for first responders. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future – you’ll create it.

Overall Purpose:

• Be a star contributor in the team of FirstNet Product Development Engineers to research, design, plan, develop and/or evaluate new, advanced network technologies by translating requirements or strategic business objectives into final product design and functional requirements for the FirstNet program.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Planning

• Define the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.
• With Product Marketing, conduct market research and analysis to understand customer needs and market trends.
• Develop product roadmaps and prioritize features based on business value and customer impact.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Create detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines.

Requirement Gathering and Analysis

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical and functional specifications.
• Ensure that the product meets customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Design

• Concept Development: Initiate and oversee the ideation and conceptual design phase, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
• User Experience (UX) Design: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces, emphasizing usability and customer satisfaction.
• Prototyping: Direct the development of prototypes and mockups to visualize product concepts and gather early feedback from stakeholders and users.
• Design Reviews: Conduct regular design reviews to ensure design consistency, feasibility, and alignment with product requirements.

Engineering

• Technical Specifications: Work closely with engineering teams to translate product requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectures.
• Development Processes: Oversee the adoption of best practices in software and hardware development, including coding standards, version control, and continuous integration.
• Engineering Coordination: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration of various components and systems.
• Problem-Solving: Address technical challenges and obstacles that arise during development, providing guidance and support to engineering teams.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure that the product meets performance standards and specifications, implementing improvements as necessary to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Implementation

• Deployment Planning: Develop detailed plans for product deployment, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Implementation Oversight: Lead the implementation phase, ensuring that the product is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Integration Testing: Oversee comprehensive testing of the product, including integration, system, and user acceptance testing, to ensure seamless functionality.
• Documentation: Ensure that all aspects of the product, including design, engineering, and implementation processes, are thoroughly documented for future reference and compliance.
• Training and Support: Coordinate the development of training materials and conduct training sessions if needed for internal teams and end-users, ensuring they are well-equipped to use and support the product.
• Post-Implementation Review: Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate the success of the product launch, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

Launch and Post-Launch Activities

• Develop go-to-market strategies and coordinate product launches.
• Train sales and customer support