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Optical Product Development Engineer

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In-Office
Ottawa, ON
Mid level
In-Office
Ottawa, ON
Mid level
The Optical Product Development Engineer will lead optical system development, engage in product life cycle management, and ensure effective vendor interactions while utilizing automation and analysis tools.
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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 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.

 

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

Job Posting Pay Range:

80,752

to

149,968

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.

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