Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

VIAVI Solutions

Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer responsible for design and testing of mechanical systems integrating optical components. Working with cross-functional teams to optimize optical performance in various applications.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ray

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the design, development, analysis, and testing of complex mechanical systems that integrate optical components such as filters, lenses, lasers, and sensors.
Ensure precise alignment, stability, and thermal management to optimize optical performance across various applications, from aerospace/defense to handheld spectrometers and consumer electronics.
Work with various cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet stringent performance, safety, and manufacturability requirements.
Support development and commercialization efforts for other products and applications that leverage VIAVI’s proprietary vacuum deposition capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with greater than 5 years’ experience in opto-mechanical design.
In-depth knowledge of precision mechanical design principles, including kinematic design, adhesives, vacuum technology, and precision machining.
High proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoDesk, Creo, etc. and experience with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation) for structural, thermal, and vibration analysis.
Strong understanding of optical principles, including geometrical optics, physical optics (ray aberrations, waves, diffraction), and lasers.
Experience with optical design software and ray tracing (e.g., Zemax, Code V)
Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designopto-mechanical designprecision machiningkinematic designvacuum technologythermal managementoptical principlesray tracingstructural analysisvibration analysis