Hardware Development Engineer

VIAVI Solutions - Germantown, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Germantown, MD

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

VIAVI Solutions is seeking an experienced Staff Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development of industry-leading communications test solutions. This role involves designing complex embedded systems for optical, wireless, and electrical networks, ensuring that products meet high-speed network interface requirements and adhere to EMC and safety standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with global R&D teams and adapt to a constantly evolving market, playing a crucial role in supporting customer success through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design complex embedded systems with high-speed network interfaces or analog front ends.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams to develop communications test solutions.
• Ensure product designs meet EMC and safety requirements.
• Utilize schematic and PCB layout tools, preferably Cadence Allegro.
• Employ simulation and modeling tools including PSPICE and signal integrity tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE), Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE), or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering (MSCE).
• 4+ years of related experience in high-speed multi-gigabit digital system design.
• Experience with power supply design for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with PLLs and system clock design.
• Proficiency in designing products that meet EMC and safety requirements.
• Experience with schematic and PCB layout tools, preferably Cadence Allegro.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools including PSPICE and signal integrity tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with optical interfaces and modules (SFPs, QSFPs).
• Knowledge of telecommunications is a plus.
• Experience in FPGA design and microprocessors is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills to convey ideas effectively across global teams.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience as a project lead is a plus.
• Knowledge of EMC/Safety standards for test and measurement equipment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus program