Software and Optical Test 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Viavi Solutions is looking for a motivated and self-driven individual to join our team in the Ottawa, Ontario office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplined team where you will bring your Test Engineering experience in either an optical and telecommunications environment along with your strong verbal and written communication skills to the team.

Candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining and running the test automation infrastructure via Test Plans and automations and by working with the product team to build Test Cases and Script automation from requirements and other documents (Requirement Analysis).  You will collaborate with your peers to ensure success with deliverables and overall results. Candidate will execute the tests according to the test plan, and in cases where automation is not possible, he will assist in manual testing. ­

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: Design, Development and maintenance of Automated Test software and tools written in Python, C++, Visual Studio.

Candidate will develop automated web-based GUI testing suites, Setup and configuration of Optical Networking Test gear Product Testing, Regression, Verification and Characterization Working closely and collaborating with R&D Developers to help isolate and fix issues and helping to understand customer requirements and expectations to build better products

You will be responsible for reporting and improving product quality through testing. Defects and test results will be logged and tracked. You will be creating and presenting reports on progress and findings to stakeholders.
 

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar disciplines, or comparable experience
• Ability to script in Python, C++, or Visual Studio
• Previous experience with optical instrumentation preferred.
• Experience in test planning, test strategy
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a passion for quality and innovation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills will enhance your excellent troubleshooting, planning and time management skills.

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.