Engineering Intern

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:

Viavi is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to support various functions within the Product Engineering department. This role provides hands-on experience across multiple product lines, including Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) technologies.

The intern will gain exposure to product development support, production processes, system testing, and engineering workflows. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has strong technical aptitude, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Engineering Support:

• Assist in system setup, configuration, and basic integration of INS, IMU, and APNT products.
• Support data collection, validation, and analysis for engineering and customer applications.
• Participate in troubleshooting and basic root cause analysis for product performance issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on documentation, product evaluations, and internal tools.

Production & Manufacturing Support:

• Assist with calibration procedures (e.g., inertial, magnetic, system-level calibration).
• Support production activities during peak periods or resource constraints.
• Contribute to development and improvement of production automation tools and scripts.
• Assist in identifying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Test Engineering:

• Support execution of system and component-level test procedures.
• Collect, document, and organize test data for internal analysis and reporting.
• Assist in maintaining test setups and improving repeatability of test processes.
• Work closely with Product Engineering to validate performance against requirements.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic understanding of sensors, navigation systems, or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools or programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with hardware/software integration or testing is a plus.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

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.