OpticalComponentEngineer

**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. * 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