Hardware optical 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to develop next‑generation optical systems.
• Specify, select and qualify active and passive optical components.
• Build and benchmark system performance models.
• Develop and implement robust testing procedures and instrumentation.
• Support production by troubleshooting complex technical challenges.
• Conduct testing on new and existing designs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Drive solutions through formal engineering change processes.
• Contribute to cost reduction and optimisation initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis on highly technical issues and implement corrective actions.

Pre‑Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of optical components used in fiber‑optic telecommunication networks and/or in the field of distributed measurement using optical fiber (temperature, pressure, etc.).
• Strong experience in optical systems/photonics/laser technologies.
• R&D background specialising in optics or opto‑electronics.
• Experience in fibre optics testing, modelling, and system performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of optical technologies of passive optical components or opto‑electronic components used in fiber optic networks.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (classical training CPGE / École d'ingénieur).

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.