R&D Optical Instrumentation Co-Op - Jobs in Westboro

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Summary:0Dutiesamp; Responsibilities:IntroductionVIAVI Solutions is a global leader in both networkamp; service enablement and optical security and performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers - from the world #39;s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected.With the deep expertise necessary to deliver unparalleled physical and virtual network intelligence, VIAVI Solutions helps service providers, enterprises, and their ecosystems, to deploy, maintain, optimize, and evolve the most complex and powerful networks on the planet.Our Ottawa division is looking for an energetic student to apprentice as technical team member. The position is on the photonic design team responsible for development of optical technologies and the associated HWamp; SW for Viavi #39;s fiberoptic lightwave test systems. The student will have opportunities to take part in the development of new, state-of-the-art products, help to make design decisions, and work with cutting edge technology in the fiber optics industry.The successful candidate will have an excellent mix of abilities including good interpersonal skills, excellent team player, strong hands-on lab skills (or a desire for them!), programmingamp; lab automation underscored by a strong work ethic.We are looking to train and invest in a diligentamp; committed student who is willing to#39;fit #39; and adapt to a variety of tasks. The team you will be joining is a small focused group of veteran designers who support a wide scope of photonic design challenges.ResponsibilitiesIn this role there will be a definite dual focus of software and device physics. The task is evaluation and investigation of new technologies, algorithms and approaches driving innovation into Viavi.Responsibilities include

• Assist with optical and electrical systems designamp; integration
• Developamp; execute test plansamp; designs needed for component and system characterization of optical instrumentation projects (see MAP platform)
• Develop test methodsamp; procedures, and automation
• Develop test software and analysis subroutines
• Lead investigations, execute experiments and owning of outcomes

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues by researching/analyzing to provide tactical advice
• Positive outlookamp; a passion for technologiesamp; its challenges
• Understanding of optical phenomena such as lasing, optical cavities, interference, polarization, birefringenceamp; the photoelectric effect
• Understandingamp; demonstrated skill in programming. Experience with some or all of MATLAB, python, LabVIEW, VB, C#, Opensource
• Team player with strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to multitaskamp; collaborate closely on a team
• Demonstrated accountability
• Some familiarity w/ lab equipment, such as lasers, filters, fiberoptics, oscilloscopes, breadboardingamp; electrical prototyping, would be an asset

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.