Senior Optical Engineering Specialist
2 weeks ago
Summary:
VIAVI (
NASDAQ:
VIAV) is a worldwide leader in providing network testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions across various sectors including telecommunications, cloud services, enterprise solutions, emergency response, military, aerospace, and railway industries.
Additionally, VIAVI excels in light management technologies applicable to 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting measures, consumer electronics, industrial applications, automotive sectors, government projects, and aerospace initiatives.
Our team is dedicated to creating products that ensure global connectivity in all aspects of life—be it at home, in educational settings, workplaces, recreational areas, or beyond.
At VIAVI, we value employees who are committed to customer success and encourage individuals to bring their best selves to work—fostering a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving that delights our clients.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Senior Research Scientist/Engineer:
Develop and execute designs for optical filters tailored to meet client specifications across various applications such as consumer electronics, biomedical devices, gas detection, fluorescence microscopy, astronomy, light sensing, projection displays, and more.
This role will involve optical coating design, substrate preparation, substrate/wafer handling, and vacuum-based coating techniques including sputter deposition, along with post-coating optical metrology and additional related processes.
Engage with clients during the pre-sales phase, ensuring effective communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset; detail-oriented; adept at problem-solving.
Technical Proficiency:
High proficiency in MS Excel and Office Suite is essential.
Experience in vacuum engineering, vacuum processes, thin film deposition, and optics is highly advantageous.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.
Must meet ITAR eligibility (U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Approved Asylee Status).
Additional / Desired Qualifications:
Advanced degrees are preferred.
Expertise in Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is desirable.
Familiarity with cleanroom environments is a plus.
Programming Skills:
Experience with MatLab or similar programming tools is beneficial.
Project management experience is also valued.
If you possess the skills to challenge norms and embrace opportunities, consider joining our team today.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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