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:
In the context of accelerating infrastructure deployment by hyperscalers for AI and cloud applications, and with the emergence of new transmission technologies such as hollow-core optical fibers and multi-core fibers, VIAVI Solutions is developing measurement instruments dedicated to these new uses.
Based within our R&D team in Saint-Etienne you will report to the Head of the “Analog Electronics & Optics” Group.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Collaborate with design teams to develop next-generation optical systems
Specify, select and qualify active & passive optical components
Build and benchmark system performance models
Develop and implement robust testing procedures and instrumentation
Support production by troubleshooting complex technical challenges
Conduct testing on new and existing designs, ensuring continuous improvement
Drive solutions through formal engineering change processes
Contribute to cost reduction and optimisation initiatives
Perform root cause analysis on highly technical issues and implement corrective actions
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
To be successful within this role you will have:
Knowledge of optical components used in fiber-optic telecommunication networks and/or in the field of distributed measurement using optical fiber (temperature, pressure, etc.)
Strong experience in optical systems/photonics/laser technologies
R&D background specialising in optics or opto-electronics
Experience in fibre optics testing, modelling, and system performance evaluation
Knowledge of optical technologies of passive optical components or opto-electronic components used in fiber optics networks
Degree in Optical Engineering (classical training CPGE / Ecole d'ingenieur)
Fluency in French and English
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
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Skills Required
- Knowledge of optical components used in fiber-optic telecommunication networks and/or distributed measurement using optical fiber
- Strong experience in optical systems, photonics, and laser technologies
- R&D background specializing in optics or opto-electronics
- Experience in fibre optics testing, modelling, and system performance evaluation
- Knowledge of passive optical components or opto-electronic components used in fiber optics networks
- Use of optical modelling tools such as SPICE
- Degree in Electronic Engineering (CPGE / Ecole d'ingenieur)
VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are described as generous, including paid time off with flexible scheduling and work-from-home arrangements. Feedback suggests some teams implement unlimited or discretionary PTO and respect balance through flexible start times.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, annual health exams, and emergency medical coverage for travel. Strong medical allowances and an employee assistance program further reinforce perceived coverage depth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs are highlighted through variable pay and bonus structures that can augment base pay. Feedback suggests twice-yearly bonuses may occur when company performance supports it.
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What We Do
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in both network and service enablement and optical security performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected
