Product Verification and Validation Engineer

Viavi Solutions Canada ULC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus program

401(k)

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer for the Test Engineering Group. You will develop and maintain test automation, conduct optical validation and GUI testing, and collaborate with R&D to ensure product quality.

The role requires strong scripting in Python, C++, Visual Studio, and excellent communication to drive quality across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or comparable experience in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience desired in verification/validation and test automation.
• Strong scripting and programming skills in Python/C++ are required.
• Experience with optical instrumentation and test planning is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and maintenance of automated test software/tools in Python, C++, and Visual Studio.
• Develop automated web-based GUI testing suites and test environments.
• Execute product testing, regression, and characterization with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with R&D to isolate issues, validate requirements, and improve product quality.
• Prepare reports on progress, findings, and defect metrics for stakeholders.

Skills

Python scripting

C++

Visual Studio

Test automation

Optical instrumentation

Agile

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar disciplines

Tools

Python

Job description

Summary: 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

We are looking for a highly versatile and self-driven Verification & Validation (VnV) Engineer to join our Test Engineering Group / Verification & Validation. This role covers a broad scope of responsibilities — from automation development, optical validation and verification, remote interface testing, GUI Testing to microscopy and platform testing. The ideal candidate need to thrives in a fast-paced, multi-domain environment and is comfortable being both a developer and a hands-on tester. Viavi Solutions is looking for a motivated and self-driven individual to join our team in the Ottawa, Ontario office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplined team where you will bring your Test Engineering experience in either an optical and telecommunications environment along with your strong verbal and written communication skills to the team. Candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining and running the test automation infrastructure via Test Plans and automations and by working with the product team to build Test Cases and Script automation from requirements and other documents (Requirement Analysis). You will collaborate with your peers to ensure success with deliverables and overall results. Candidate will execute the tests according to the test plan, and in cases where automation is not possible, he will assist in manual testing. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: Design, Development and maintenance of Automated Test software and tools written in Python, C++, Visual Studio. Candidate will develop automated web-based GUI testing suites, Setup and configuration of Optical Networking Test gear Product Testing, Regression, Verification and Characterization Working closely and collaborating with R&D Developers to help isolate and fix issues and helping to understand customer requirements and expectations to build better products You will be responsible for reporting and improving product quality through testing. Defects and test results will be logged and tracked. You will be creating and presenting reports on progress and findings to stakeholders.

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

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar disciplines, or comparable experience 5+ years of experience with scripting in Python, C++, or Visual Studio Previous experience with optical instrumentation preferred. Experience in test planning, test strategy Solid analytical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with a passion for quality and innovation Strong communication and collaboration skills will enhance your excellent troubleshooting, planning and time management skills. Experience working in an Agile environment

Job Posting Pay Range

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. VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers.