Optical Engineer, Staff

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Viavi Solutions Full time

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Our team develops optical test and measurement equipment for research labs and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for an optical engineer with experience across a broad spectrum of optical systems/technologies. It is expected that the candidate also has a strong background using automation and optical analysis tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in the complete product life cycle – concept, research, development, new product introduction. In addition, customer interaction, technology roadmap development and standards body activities will be required.

  • Provide technical leadership to specify model/simulate/test and verify optical systems required as part of the optical test and measurement instrument portfolio.
  • Present test data/analysis/recommendations to other R&D teams for discussion and feedback.
  • Explore the applicability of new technologies, provide concepts, and contribute to new business development, including product tech lifecycle management.
  • Develop technology roadmaps in context of business roadmap.
  • Work with other optical designers in the R&D groups to establish efficiencies through tool selection/consolidation and training.
  • Participate in optical/system design reviews.
  • Lead product development from concepts, prototyping, to NPI.
  • Interact with vendors and source required components for new product.
  • Develop testing requirement and establish testing solutions with hands-on experiences.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in one or more of the following areas: Physics, Engineering Physics.
  • 8+ years of experience in product/technology development.
  • Familiarity with laser physics and optical amplifiers.
  • Software development or scripting experience (python preferred).
  • Proven ability to model optical systems and migrate the design into manufacturing.
  • Experience in vendor interaction and vendor selection.
  • Hands-on experience with various testing equipment, and ability to develop and set-up testing solutions and automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
  • Knowledge and understanding of modern telecommunications and fiber optic transmission technologies.
  • Proven track record of working with multi-discipline and functional teams.
  • Experience with the following types of products: EDFAs, Freespace optics, lasers, attenuators, OSAs, Optical filters, Passive optical components.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

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