Duties & Responsibilities: This position will support development of new hardware products for the Fiber Optic Test & Measurement business unit. The candidate will work on developing products in the area of optical measurement systems. This involves working within a team environment to develop solutions using state-of-the-art technologies including microcontrollers, DSPs, high speed data acquisition, algorithms, USB, Ethernet, and other technologies as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and Development: Lead the design and development of optical test equipment and systems, including optical measurement devices, sensors, and test benches for performance verification of fiber optic components.
- System Integration: Work closely with optical, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate hardware and software for automated optical testing systems and products.
- Prototyping & Testing: Design and build prototypes for optical test setups and equipment, ensuring that all systems meet performance specifications through rigorous testing and validation.
- Optical Measurement: Develop, validate, and implement optical measurement techniques and methodologies, including the design of optical setups for system calibration, alignment, and performance verification.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in test systems, propose and implement design optimizations, and develop best practices for optical test equipment development.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, bill of materials (BOMs), and test protocols.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure that optical testing equipment meets the needs of customers.
- Troubleshooting & Debugging: Perform in-depth troubleshooting and debugging of optical test equipment, identifying root causes and resolving issues related to hardware, optics, or integration.
- Research & Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in optical testing technologies and provide technical guidance on new testing methods and equipment to improve testing accuracy and efficiency.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements: Required Experience:- B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
- FPGA development, simulation, and verification
- Analog and Digital Design.
- Ability to multitask - support multiple programs.
- Familiar with all phases of design - research, development, NPI to remote CM and ongoing support
- History of close work with SW and/or Mech/Optical design
Preferred experience:- PCB Design
- Design for optical circuit packs/line cards or similar
- Participation in high level architectural planning
- Programing in Python, MATLab
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
Job Posting Pay Range:93,100
to
172,900
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.
