Staff Hardware Development Engineer - Optical

VIAVI Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Ottawa seeks a skilled engineer for optical measurement product development. You'll be responsible for designing test systems, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with performance standards. Ideal candidates hold an Electrical Engineering degree and have experience in FPGA development, analog/digital design, and PCB design. Join us to push the boundaries of optical testing technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in FPGA development, simulation, and verification.
• Ability to design electrical circuits and systems.
• Experience with multilevel design processes including NPI.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of optical test equipment.
• Integrate with software and hardware teams for testing solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation.

Skills

FPGA development

Analog and Digital Design

PCB Design

Multitasking

Collaboration with SW/Mech/Optical design

Education

B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLab

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

Job Summary: 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development: 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.

• System Integration: Work closely with optical, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate hardware and software for automated optical testing systems and products.

• Prototyping & Testing: Design and build prototypes for optical test setups and equipment, ensuring that all systems meet performance specifications through rigorous testing and validation.

• Optical Measurement: Develop, validate, and implement optical measurement techniques and methodologies, including the design of optical setups for system calibration, alignment, and performance verification.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in test systems, propose and implement design optimizations, and develop best practices for optical test equipment development.

• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, bill of materials (BOMs), and test protocols.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure that optical testing equipment meets the needs of customers.

• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Perform in-depth troubleshooting and debugging of optical test equipment, identifying root causes and resolving issues related to hardware, optics, or integration.

• Research & Innovation: 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.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• FPGA development, simulation, and verification
• Analog and Digital Design.
• PCB 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

Preferred experience:

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

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.