Rotational Program Development Engineer

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology
The Role
Two-year rotational R&D engineering program developing software, FPGA, RF, and DSP solutions. Responsibilities include modern C++ on Linux, VHDL digital signal processing chains, RF path design from 1 MHz to 18 GHz, and signal recording, synthesis, detection, classification, and estimation. Engineers prototype algorithms, validate captured data, convert designs to fixed point, and collaborate with FPGA and software teams in Agile environments.
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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:

Program Description:

Kick-start your professional adventure in our R&D Excellence Centers by joining multiple expert teams in an international rotation program.  During this 2 year program you will be able to develop your skills at the forefront of leading edge technology, while also earning a competitive salary and complete benefits and that’s just the beginning!  Once you complete this exciting program, you will continue your career within VIAVI collaborating with and contributing to your designated team.

You will directly contribute to our solutions which are effectively used in a high variety of industries as we enable our customers to adapt and thrive by transforming complexity through visibility and actionable insight.

About us:

VIAVI Engineers work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software and hardware solutions that help our customers design, deploy and optimize all types of networks which enable their customers cell phone data and voice services for 5G, 4G and all types of wireless networks, enable cable systems and services, enable high speed data centers to operate, enable aircraft to fly safely, and enable your local government, police, fire departments, and military to operate radio communication. 

In addition, VIAVI Engineers build modern software systems to ensure that all forms of information communication provide high level of service to customers. 

What You'll Do

  • Modern C++ on Linux inside an SCA 4.1 core framework: waveform components and their ports, device abstractions, control and status APIs, and the network path that drives a T/Rx from a phone, tablet or PC — under real-time constraints, at high IQ rates.
  • Advanced VHDL on the digital chain: up- and down conversion, decimation and interpolation, FIR and CIC filtering, channelization, streaming interfaces, converter links, and full-bandwidth record and playback. You learn budget logic, DSP slices, bandwidth and latency.
  • The 1 MHz – 18 GHz path: LO and synthesizer planning, spurious and harmonic analysis, gain / noise figure / IP3 cascades, filtering and isolation, transmit linearity, receiver sensitivity and dynamic range, calibration, and the thermal realities of an all-weather ruggedized box.
  • IQ recording and playback, parametric signal synthesis, detection, classification and parameter estimation, wideband spectrum sensing. You prototype an algorithm, prove it against captured data, take it to fixed point, and hand it to the FPGA and software teams — closing the loop on the other three.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Requirements:

  • BS or MS from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics or an equivalent technical discipline.
  • Working knowledge of C or C++, and comfort in a Linux environment.
  • Coursework, project or research experience in at least two of: signals and systems / DSP; RF, microwave or communication theory; digital logic design and HDL; embedded or real-time systems.
  • Scripting and modelling ability in Python or MATLAB.
  • Engineering experience outside the classroom — internship, co-op, research, hackathon, competition team or a serious personal project.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative Agile team, to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and to take a temporary assignment at another VIAVI location

Preferred Qualifications

  • VHDL or Verilog beyond coursework, on any board · hands-on SDR — RTL-SDR, HackRF, USRP, PlutoSDR, GNU Radio
  • Amateur radio, antenna building or RF lab time
  • DSP detection, classification or estimation project
  • Embedded Linux, drivers, DMA, high-rate data movement
  • Component-based frameworks — SCA, REDHAWK, CORBA, ROS
  • Version control, code review and CI as habits
  • Radar, avionics, aerospace or spectrum monitoring exposure
  • Satellite, robotics or motorsport teams where the system had to work on a deadline

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.

Skills Required

  • BS or MS degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or an equivalent technical discipline
  • Working knowledge of C or C++
  • Comfort working in a Linux environment
  • Coursework, project, or research experience in at least two areas: signals and systems/DSP, RF/microwave or communications theory, digital logic design and HDL, or embedded/real-time systems
  • Scripting and modeling ability in Python or MATLAB
  • Engineering experience outside the classroom, such as an internship, co-op, research, hackathon, competition team, or serious personal project
  • Ability to work in a collaborative Agile team
  • Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Ability to take a temporary assignment at another VIAVI location
  • VHDL or Verilog experience beyond coursework on any board
  • Hands-on SDR experience with RTL-SDR, HackRF, USRP, PlutoSDR, or GNU Radio
  • Amateur radio, antenna building, or RF laboratory experience
  • DSP detection, classification, or estimation project experience
  • Embedded Linux, drivers, DMA, or high-rate data movement experience
  • Experience with component-based frameworks such as SCA, REDHAWK, CORBA, or ROS
  • Version control, code review, and continuous integration experience
  • Radar, avionics, aerospace, or spectrum monitoring exposure
  • Experience with satellite, robotics, or motorsport teams delivering systems under deadlines

VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VIAVI Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by VIAVI Solutions.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Chandler, Arizona
4,570 Employees

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

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