Sr. Research Scientist/Engineer
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA USA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 to 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.
From Viavi Solutions Inc.'s careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 19 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job