In the telecommunications industry, those working in Research and Development (R&D) focus on innovation, technology development, and product enhancement. Teams collaborate across disciplines to create cutting-edge solutions, conduct market research, and protect intellectual property. By staying ahead of industry trends and regulations, R&D professionals drive innovation, shape product offerings and ensure companies remain competitive in a dynamic market.
Common Job Titles
Research Scientist, Research and Development Engineer, System Architect, Telecom Test Engineer (R&D)
Relevant Qualifications
Professionals will usually transition into a Research and Development role having already gained significant experience in the sector. They may have also completed relevant qualifications such as:
Degrees
Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Statistics
Vendor Qualifications and Certifications
Cisco CCNA
CompTIA + Courses
Specialist Training Programmes or Workshops focusing on emerging technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), software defined networking (SDN) or network function virtualisation (NFV) for example.
Project Management Certifications
Recognised Status
Become a professional member or Fellow of the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP).