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.

Summary: Our team develops optical test and measurement equipment for research labs and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a senior optical engineer with experience across a broad spectrum of optical components, systems, and technologies. In addition, supplier interaction, component qualification, knowledge of quality and reliability standards, and an understanding of failure modes will be required.

Develop, improve, and source optical components to be used in Viavi's test equipment portfolio. Develop packaging solutions for optical components including lasers, passive optics, and fiber devices. Present test data, analysis, and recommendations to other R&D; teams for discussion and feedback.

Collaborate with vendors on design for manufacturability (DfM), creating component specifications, and driving root‑cause analysis for component and production failures.



Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to integrate components into new products and systems. Develop testing requirements and establish testing solutions with hands‑on experience.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience with optical packaging of pigtailed butterfly laser diodes, PLCs, etc.

Experience with optical component engineering, vendor interaction, selection, and component performance verification. Familiarity with optical test equipment, metrology, and calibration methods.

Experience with various testing equipment, including hands‑on ability to develop and set up testing solutions and automation. Knowledge of modern telecommunications and fiber optic transmission technologies. ~ Familiarity with telecommunication standards. ~ life and disability insurance ~bonus program VIAVI Solutions is an equal prospect and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities. VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing.

We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers. #

📌 Optical Component Engineer (Quebec)
🏢 Viavi Solutions Canada ULC
📍 Quebec