Optical R&D Co-Op

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:

Introduction:

VIAVI Solutions is a global leader in both network & service enablement and optical security and performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers - from the world's largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected.

With the deep expertise necessary to deliver unparalleled physical and virtual network intelligence, VIAVI Solutions helps service providers, enterprises, and their ecosystems, to deploy, maintain, optimize, and evolve the most complex and powerful networks on the planet.

Job Description:

Our Ottawa division is looking for an energetic student to apprentice as technical team member. The position is on the photonic design team responsible for development of optical technologies and the associated HW & SW for Viavi's fiberoptic lightwave test systems. The student will have opportunities to take part in the development of new, state-of-the-art products, help to make design decisions, and work with cutting edge technology in the fiber optics industry.

The successful candidate will have an excellent mix of abilities including good interpersonal skills, excellent team player, strong hands-on lab skills (or a desire for them), programming & lab automation underscored by a strong work ethic.

We are looking to train and invest in a diligent & committed student who is willing to 'fit' and adapt to a variety of tasks. The team you will be joining is a small focused group of veteran designers who support a wide scope of photonic design challenges.

Responsibilities:

In this role there will be a definite dual focus of software and device physics. The task is evaluation and investigation of new technologies, algorithms and approaches driving innovation into Viavi.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with optical and electrical systems design & integration
• Develop & execute test plans & designs needed for component and system characterization of optical instrumentation projects (see MAP platform)
• Develop test methods & procedures, and automation
• Develop test software and analysis subroutines
• Lead investigations, execute experiments and owning of outcomes

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues by researching/analyzing to provide tactical advice
• Positive outlook & a passion for technologies & its challenges
• Understanding of optical phenomena such as lasing, optical cavities, interference, polarization, birefringence & the photoelectric effect
• Understanding & demonstrated skill in programming. Experience with some or all of MATLAB, python, LabVIEW, VB, C#, Opensource
• Team player with strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to multitask & collaborate closely on a team
• Demonstrated accountability
• Some familiarity w/ lab equipment, such as lasers, filters, fiberoptics, oscilloscopes, breadboarding & electrical prototyping, would be an asset

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.

Job Posting Pay Range:

21

to

39

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.