Research and Innovation Engineer

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.
As a Research & Innovation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing Proof of Concepts (PoC) and testbeds of candidate technologies for 6G advanced wireless, network digital twin, 6G wireless and beyond.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop algorithms for implementing new features on 5G-advanced, network digital twin, and 6G testbeds, simulation and evaluation of new features prior to the PoC’s development.

• Rapid prototyping of new concepts on x86 CPU and GPU based servers using USRPs and in-house RF boards for collaboration and evaluation with customers. Development of GUI’s for PoC’s.

• Work with external partners to understand the state-of-the-art technologies of 5G-advanced, network digital twin, and 6G.

• Work with Engineering to transition PoC’s to mainstream products.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in Communication/Telecommunication or Wireless Communication Engineering. A PhD is desirable.

• Extensive experience in algorithm or software development.

• 3GPP RAN1 or RAN2, Protocol stack knowledge and experience is desirable.

• Good knowledge of channel modelling, particularly with a focus on ray-tracing techniques, is desirable.

• Good knowledge of AI/ML techniques for 5G-advanced, network digital twin, and 6G technologies is desirable.

• Experience with one or more of the following is essential: Python, PyTorch, MATLAB, CUDA C++, and containers (Docker, Podman).

• Strong collaboration and team working skills, including cross-functionally, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across all levels.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• The ability to work within multiple and/or complex projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to mentor and coach the same or junior levels.

• Ability to solve complex issues using in depth evaluation methods and techniques.

• Contributes to strategic decision-making.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.