Shape VIAVI systems development with technical leadership, detailed R&D; planning, and collaboration across product, project, and operations teams.

This R&D; Development Lead contributes to product definition and complete life cycle support, including research, development, introduction, and continuous improvement. The role includes technical ownership of recent product programs and potential design authority for a product family. Responsibilities grow with expertise and seniority.

Key Responsibilities:

- Contribute to brainstorming teams defining programs and products
- Create detailed R&D; schedules and inform resource planning
- Coordinate technical activities across development and operations




- Provide technical input during roadmap and architecture discussions
- Address customer technical issues and factory escalations

Requirements:

- Proven background in product or systems development
- Five or more years developing new products
- Physics or engineering physics degree preferred
- Optics experience for mechanical or electrical engineering candidates
- Technical presentations and strong written communication experience

Use systems development, R&D; planning, and cross-functional leadership skills to advance VIAVI products through deployment and support.

📌 Systems Development Technical Lead (Ottawa)
🏢 Viavi Solutions
📍 Ottawa