Staff Hardware Development Engineer - Optical

VIAVI Solutions•Ottawa, ON

10d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

PCB Design
Design for optical circuit packs/line cards or similar
Participation in high level architectural planning
Programing in Python, MATLab

Responsibilities

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.
Work closely with optical, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate hardware and software for automated optical testing systems and products.
Design and build prototypes for optical test setups and equipment, ensuring that all systems meet performance specifications through rigorous testing and validation.
Develop, validate, and implement optical measurement techniques and methodologies, including the design of optical setups for system calibration, alignment, and performance verification.
Identify areas for improvement in test systems, propose and implement design optimizations, and develop best practices for optical test equipment development.
Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, bill of materials (BOMs), and test protocols.
Collaborate with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure that optical testing equipment meets the needs of customers.
Perform in-depth troubleshooting and debugging of optical test equipment, identifying root causes and resolving issues related to hardware, optics, or integration.
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.