VIAVI Solutions

Sr. Research Scientist/Engineer

2706 Giffen Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407-7331

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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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:

Design and implement optical interference filters which meet customer requirements in a wide range of applications, such as consumer electronics, bio medical devices, gas monitoring, fluorescence microscopy, astronomy, light sensing, projection display, quantum optics.
Develop and/or improve materials and processes for manufacturing of optical coatings.
The assignment will encompass optical coating design, substrate preparation, substrate / wafer handling, vacuum-based coating processes such as sputter deposition, post-coating optical metrology, and other processes.
Improve understanding of interaction between different coating materials.
Interacting with customers to understand their requirements and develop optical coatings / filters meeting their needs in a timely manner.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Minimum B.S. in Material Science, Physical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering or related field.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interaction skills.
Analytical thinker; detail oriented; problem solver.
Proficient with computers: strong proficiency with MS Excel and Office
Experience in Thin Film Deposition, vacuum processes, and optics
At least 5 years of experience
Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Additional / Desired Qualifications:

Graduate / Advanced degree preferred, or at least 10 year experience
Expertise in Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Familiar with a Cleanroom work environment
Programming skills
Project Management

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:

101,500

188,500

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.