Optical Coating R&D Engineer/Scientist

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:

Description

Viavi’s OSP division is looking for an engineer or scientist with expertise in optical coatings.  The position will report in to the research and development group, with a leading role in materials, process, and product development for optical coatings for applications in aerospace, consumer electronics, and others.  This position is in Santa Rosa, California. VIAVI’s Santa Rosa facility manufactures products for applications in consumer electronics, spectral sensing, government, anti-counterfeiting, and automotive markets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deposition process development
  • Develop new processes that lead to improved product yields, throughput, and durability
• Materials development
  • Explore and develop new optical coating materials for UV, VIS, IR wavelength ranges
• Deposition technology development
  • Research new deposition methods and assess their potential
• Optical coating design and modeling
  • Design various types of optical coatings (bandpass, edge filters, anti-reflection coatings, etc.), model experimental results and refine optical properties
• Interface with various production engineering groups to transition products or processes into manufacturing

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

​Qualifications:

• M.S. or higher degree in Materials Science, Physical, Chemical, Electrical, Optical Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in optical coating industry
• Detailed knowledge of optical coating deposition processes such as sputtering, evaporation, and ion-assisted deposition; good general knowledge of coating equipment hardware/software, optical monitoring, and optical coating characterization
• Proficient with optical coating design software (TFCalc, Optilayer, or related)
• Practical programming experience (Python, MATLAB or equivalent), knowledge of machine learning algorithms and data visualization tools to solve complex problems in optical coating modeling and design
• Analytical thinker; detail oriented; methodical problem solver; familiar with design of experiment (DOE), statistical process control (SPC), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Passion for hands-on problem solving
• Experienced with cleanroom work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff and leadership.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, Refugee, or Temporary Resident granted amnesty.

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.

Job Posting Pay Range:

119,000

to

221,000

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.  VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.