Viavi Solutions

Optical Product Development Engineer

Viavi Solutions$78K — $145K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering Physics
  • Familiarity with laser physics and optical amplifiers
  • Experience with optical test equipment, metrology, and calibration
  • Proficiency in Python for software development or scripting
  • Demonstrated ability to model optical systems for manufacturing
  • Experience in vendor interaction and component selection
  • Hands-on experience with testing equipment and automation solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the specification, modeling, simulation, testing, and verification of optical systems
  • Present and analyze test data for collaborative feedback
  • Explore new technologies for product development and business growth
  • Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps aligned with business goals
  • Collaborate with optical designers to enhance design efficiencies
  • Conduct design reviews in optics and systems
  • Drive product development from concept to new product introduction
  • Source components by interacting with vendors
  • Establish testing requirements and solutions with practical experience

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Bonus program
Full Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities:

Summary:

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 and technologies. The candidate is expected to have a strong background using automation and optical analysis tools. The ideal candidate will have experience across the complete product life cycle: concept, research, development, and new product introduction. In addition, customer interaction, technology roadmap development, and standards body activities will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 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, and 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 technology life cycle management.
  • Develop technology roadmaps in the context of the business roadmap.
  • Work with other optical designers in the R&D groups to establish efficiencies through tool selection/consolidation and training.
  • Participate in optical and system design reviews.
  • Lead product development from concepts and prototyping to new product introduction (NPI).
  • Interact with vendors and source required components for new products.
  • Develop testing requirements and establish testing solutions with hands-on experience.


Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering Physics.
  • Familiarity with laser physics and optical amplifiers.
  • Familiarity with optical test equipment, metrology, and calibration methods.
  • Software development or scripting experience in Python.
  • Proven ability to model optical systems and migrate the design into manufacturing.
  • Experience with vendor interaction and selection.
  • Hands-on experience with various testing equipment and the ability to develop and set up testing solutions and automation.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
  • 3 to 8+ years of experience in product/technology development.
  • Knowledge and understanding of modern telecommunications and fiber optic transmission technologies.
  • Proven track record of working with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with the following types of products: EDFAs, free-space optics, lasers, 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.

Job Posting Pay Range:
78,400
to
145,600

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.

About Viavi Solutions

Viavi Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, civil government, military and avionics customers. The company serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Viavi Solutions
Size
3,600 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$30.1 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+9.9%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ

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