Drive optics-focused product development in Ottawa through research, technical reviews, and manufacturing transition at VIAVI Solutions. This Development Lead, R&D; role supports products from initial definition through current product introduction and ongoing production support. VIAVI values technical depth in one field with related experience, especially optics alongside mechanical or electrical engineering. Responsibilities span cross-functional leadership, detailed planning, and technical authority.

Key Responsibilities
- Interact with product line management during product definition
- Coordinate prototype research, evaluations, and technical reports
- Participate in or lead technical reviews
- Manage R&D; schedules and contribute to resourcing plans




- Serve as R&D; contact during factory deployment

Requirements:
- Physics, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering degree
- Optics experience required with Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degrees
- Five-plus years of new product development experience
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary technical teams
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication Bring optics-related technical expertise, research coordination, and product development experience to VIAVI’s Ottawa team.

📌 Optics Product Development Lead (Ottawa)
🏢 Viavi Solutions
📍 Ottawa