Senior Optical Components Engineer

Viavi Solutions Canada ULC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a senior optical engineer to develop optical components and packaging for our test equipment. The role spans from concept to production, with supplier interaction and qualification responsibilities across an extensive component portfolio.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in optical components, metrology, and design-for-manufacturability, and will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing optical components and fiber optic components.
• Experience with optical packaging of pigtailed butterfly laser diodes, PLCs, etc.
• Experience with optical component engineering, vendor interaction, selection, and verification.
• Familiarity with optical test equipment, metrology, calibration methods.
• Ability to model optical systems and migrate the design into manufacturing.
• Experience with testing equipment, including hands-on ability to develop and set up testing solutions and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and source optical components for Viavi's test equipment portfolio.
• Develop packaging solutions for optical components including lasers and fiber devices.
• Present test data and recommendations to R&D teams.
• Collaborate with vendors on DfM and root-cause analysis for failures.
• Explore new technologies and contribute to product tech life cycle management.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software teams to integrate components into new products.
• Participate in optical and system design reviews.
• Develop testing requirements and establish testing solutions with hands-on experience.

Skills

Optical components development

Optical packaging

Metrology & calibration

Design for manufacturability

Vendor interaction

Test automation

System modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering Physics

Tools

Optical test equipment

Job description

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a senior optical engineer to develop optical components and packaging for our test equipment. The role spans from concept to production, with supplier interaction and qualification responsibilities across an extensive component portfolio.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in optical components, metrology, and design-for-manufacturability, and will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions.