Viavi Solutions

Staff Digital Hardware Engineer

Viavi Solutions$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in digital hardware design.
  • Strong communication skills essential.
  • Experience with high-speed bus circuit design (DDR3, PCIe).
  • Proficient in EDA tools for schematic capture and PCB layout, preferably Cadence.
  • Preferred experience in avionics and test equipment design.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR compliance).

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop complex digital hardware systems including embedded processors and FPGA designs.
  • Incorporate high-speed busses like DDR3, PCIe, and USB in designs.
  • Utilize ECAD tools such as Cadence or Mentor Graphics for circuit design.
  • Conduct testing and debugging of designed circuits and document results effectively.
  • Design test boards and fixtures for PCB testing and troubleshooting.
  • Research and select appropriate components for electrical designs.
  • Provide project estimates and meet development timelines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced avionics and radio test equipment.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Engagement in projects that impact telecommunications and aerospace industries.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Affirmative action employer, promoting diversity in the workplace.
Full Job Description
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:
Description
We are seeking a Senior Hardware Development Engineer for our Lenexa office in the Greater Kansas City Area. You will be responsible for designing electrical circuits and digital systems for next generation avionics test equipment, and radio test equipment.
  • Responsible for the design and development of digital hardware systems that include high performance embedded processors, CPLDs, FPGAs, audio, switching power supplies, ADC, DAC and peripheral products.
  • Will work with designs that incorporate high speed busses such as DDR3/4, PCIe Gen 3/4, USB, and SerDes.
  • Proficient in using ECAD tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Altium
  • Proficient with using general test equipment (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
  • Design test boards or fixtures to aid in board bring-up and PCBA testing
  • Research and select components to meet electrical engineering design needs
  • Test designed circuits and document the test results
  • Find technical root cause and suggest corrective action for given problems
  • Provide estimates on level of effort for design projects and execute designs to meet development schedules
  • evaluate new options of similar technology. offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide comments and suggestions in design reviews
  • Documentation of design including schematics, theory of operations and troubleshooting guides


Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications
  • BSEE (Master's degree a plus), or equivalent experience;
  • 5+ years of digital hardware design experience
  • Excellent communication skills required
  • Experience with designing circuits using DDR3, PCIe, and other high speed busses.
  • Have well rounded knowledge of various types of EDA tools such as schematic capture, PCB layout tools, power and signal integrity simulation, synthesis, place-and-route tools. Cadence tool flow desired;
  • Experienced with avionics, communications and test equipment design preferred;
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required (U.S. Person Status per ITAR Regulations).


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.

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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