Sr. Research Scientist/Engineer

VIAVI Solutions; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in Santa Rosa, California, is seeking an experienced senior engineer to design and implement optical filters and improve vacuum-based coating processes. The role requires a minimum BS in a related engineering field, strong communication skills, and at least 10 years of experience in vacuum processes and optics.

Desirable qualifications include MATLAB programming, DOE/SPC/FMEA expertise, cleanroom experience, and advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Material Science, Physical, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interaction skills.
• Analytical thinker; detail oriented; problem solver.
• Proficient with computers: strong proficiency with MS Excel and Office required
• Experience in vacuum engineering, vacuum processes, thin film deposition and optics highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of experience required
• Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Graduate / Advanced degree preferred
• Expertise in Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Familiar with a Cleanroom work environment
• Programming skills: especially experience with MatLab or similar programming tools desirable.
• Project Management

Responsibilities

• Design and implement optical filters which meet customer requirements for consumer electronics, bio medical devices, gas monitoring, fluorescence microscopy, astronomy, light sensing, projection display, and other applications.
• Develop and/or improve processes for manufacturing optical coatings.
• The assignment will encompass optical coating design, substrate preparation, substrate / wafer handling, vacuum-based coating processes such as sputter deposition, post-coating optical metrology, and other processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinker

Detail oriented

Problem solver

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Office Suite

MATLAB

Vacuum systems

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:

• Design and implement optical filters which meet customer requirements for consumer electronics, bio medical devices, gas monitoring, fluorescence microscopy, astronomy, light sensing, projection display, and other applications.
• Develop and/or improve processes for manufacturing optical coatings.
• The assignment will encompass optical coating design, substrate preparation, substrate / wafer handling, vacuum-based coating processes such as sputter deposition, post-coating optical metrology, and other processes.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. in Material Science, Physical, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interaction skills.
• Analytical thinker; detail oriented; problem solver.
• Proficient with computers: strong proficiency with MS Excel and Office required
• Experience in vacuum engineering, vacuum processes, thin film deposition and optics highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of experience required
• Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Additional / Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate / Advanced degree preferred
• Expertise in Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Familiar with a Cleanroom work environment
• Programming skills: especially experience with MatLab or similar programming tools desirable.
• Project Management
  

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

Job Posting Pay Range:

101,500

to

188,500

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.