Optical & Electrical Engineering Intern - Hands-On Design

Viavi Solutions Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions Inc. is seeking an Optical & Electrical Engineering Intern to contribute to the design, development, and testing of advanced optical and electrical systems for our network test and measurement solutions.

This role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering environment and exposes you to real-world hardware challenges. You will work under experienced engineers, perform circuit and optical module prototyping, data analysis with MATLAB and Python, and assist in test plans

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• Fundamental circuit design principles, analog and digital electronics.
• Familiarity with optical components or optical communication systems is a plus.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, simulation, and prototyping of electrical circuits and optical modules.
• Conduct laboratory testing and characterization of hardware components and systems, including data acquisition and analysis.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and document findings.
• Support senior engineers in troubleshooting and debugging hardware issues.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, components, and methodologies.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, designs, and analysis.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

VIAVI Solutions Inc. is seeking an Optical & Electrical Engineering Intern to contribute to the design, development, and testing of advanced optical and electrical systems for our network test and measurement solutions.

This role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering environment and exposes you to real-world hardware challenges. You will work under experienced engineers, perform circuit and optical module prototyping, data analysis with MATLAB and Python, and assist in test plans