Staff Hardware Development Engineer - Optical

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Staff Hardware Development Engineer - Optical Ottawa, CAN 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: This position will support development of new hardware products for the Fiber Optic Test & Measurement business unit. The candidate will work on developing products in the area of optical measurement systems. This involves working within a team environment to develop solutions using state-of-the-art technologies including microcontrollers, DSPs, high speed data acquisition, algorithms, USB, Ethernet, and other technologies as appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Design and Development : Lead the design and development of optical test equipment and systems, including optical measurement devices, sensors, and test benches for performance verification of fiber optic components. System Integration : Work closely with optical, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate hardware and software for automated optical testing systems and products. Prototyping & Testing : Design and build prototypes for optical test setups and equipment, ensuring that all

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