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VIAVI Solutions

Optical Component Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Original 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:

Summary:

Our team develops optical test and measurement equipment for research labs and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a senior optical engineer with experience across a broad spectrum of optical components, systems, and technologies. The successful candidate will also have a strong background in a wide range of optical components, suppliers, and technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience across the complete product life cycle: from concept and research through development and new product introduction. In addition, supplier interaction, component qualification, knowledge of quality and reliability standards, and an understanding of failure modes will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop, improve, and source optical components to be used in Viavi’s test equipment portfolio.
Develop packaging solutions for optical components including lasers, passive optics, and fiber devices.
Present test data, analysis, and recommendations to other R&D teams for discussion and feedback.
Collaborate with vendors on design for manufacturability (DfM), creating component specifications, and driving root-cause analysis for component and production failures.
Explore the applicability of new technologies, provide concepts, and contribute to new business development, including product technology life cycle management.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to integrate components into new products and systems.
Participate in optical and system design reviews.
Develop testing requirements and establish testing solutions with hands-on experience.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience with 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 component performance verification.
Familiarity with optical test equipment, metrology, and calibration methods.
Ability to model optical systems and migrate the design into manufacturing.
Experience with various testing equipment, including hands-on ability to develop and set up testing solutions and automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
8+ years of experience in product and technology development.
Knowledge of modern telecommunications and fiber optic transmission technologies.
Proven track record of working with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with telecommunication standards.
Experience with the following types of products: EDFAs, free-space optics, lasers, receivers, MEMS, WDM, GFF, attenuators, optical spectrum analyzers, optical filters, polarization-maintaining fibers, polarimeters, optical power meters, and passive optical components.

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.

Job Posting Pay Range:

100,219

186,121

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.

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Responsibilities

Develop, source, and improve optical components for test and measurement equipment across the full product life cycle. Collaborate with vendors and interdisciplinary teams to integrate components and drive root-cause analysis for failures.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering Physics, or Electrical Engineering with experience in optical and fiber optic component development. Candidates should be proficient in optical modeling, performance verification, and hands-on testing solutions.

Skills

Optical Component Engineering
Fiber Optic Components
Vendor Interaction
Optical System Modeling
Metrology
Calibration Methods
Design for Manufacturability
Root-Cause Analysis
Product Life Cycle Management
Optical Test Equipment
Automation
Cross-functional Collaboration

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)
Bonus Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

EDFAs
Free-space Optics
Lasers
Receivers
MEMS
WDM
GFF
Attenuators
Optical Spectrum Analyzers
Optical Filters
Polarization-maintaining Fibers
Polarimeters
Optical Power Meters
Passive Optical Components
Telecommunications
Fiber Optic Transmission
DfM
Metrology
3D Sensing
Optical Coatings

Seniority

Senior

Perks

Generous paid time off
Retirement plan
Performance bonus

Tools

optical test equipment
metrology equipment
test automation equipment

Languages

English

Fields of study

Engineering Physics
Electrical Engineering

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