Optical Component Engineer

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:

Summary:

Our team develops optical test and measurement equipment for research labs and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a senior optical engineer with experience across a broad spectrum of optical components, systems, and technologies. The successful candidate will also have a strong background in a wide range of optical components, suppliers, and technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience across the complete product life cycle: from concept and research through development and new product introduction. In addition, supplier interaction,componentqualification, knowledge of quality and reliability standards, and an understanding of failure modes will berequired.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, improve, and source optical components to be used in Viavi’s test equipment portfolio.

• Develop packagingsolutionsfor optical components including lasers, passiveoptics, and fiberdevices.

• Present test data, analysis, and recommendations to other R&D teams for discussion and feedback.

• Collaborate with vendors on design for manufacturability (DfM), creatingcomponentspecifications, and driving root-cause analysis forcomponentand production failures.

• Explore the applicability ofnew technologies, provide concepts, and contribute to new business development, including product technology life cycle management.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to integrate components into new products and systems.

• Participate in optical and system design reviews.

• Develop testing requirements andestablishtesting solutions with hands-on experience.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience with developing optical components and fiber optic components.

• Experiencewith optical packagingof pigtailedbutterflylaserdiodes, PLCs,etc.

• Experience with opticalcomponentengineering, vendor interaction, selection, andcomponentperformance verification.

• Familiarity with optical test equipment, metrology, and calibration methods.

• Ability to model optical systems and migrate the design into manufacturing.

• Experience with various testing equipment, including hands-on ability to develop and set up testing solutions and automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.

• 8+ years of experience in product and technology development.

• Knowledge of modern telecommunications and fiber optic transmission technologies.

• Proventrack recordof working with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with telecommunication standards.

• Experience with the following types of products: EDFAs, free-space optics, lasers, receivers, MEMS, WDM, GFF, attenuators, optical spectrum analyzers, optical filters, polarization-maintaining fibers, polarimeters, optical power meters, and 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.

Job Posting Pay Range:

100,219

to

186,121

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.