Engineering Technician

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:

We are seeking an Engineering Technician for our Lenexa office in the Greater Kansas City Area. You will be responsible for supporting development of RF and digital systems for next generation avionics test equipment, and radio test equipment.

Essential Functions:

Execute plan made by an engineer/more experienced technician, work is closely supervised by an engineer or more experienced technician, and follow specific, detailed instructions

Communicate status of work clearly providing visibility to Engineer or more experienced technician

Able to work as part of a team to assist in the setup, run, and completion of test plans and reports for a large, integrated system

Able to read and follow schematics and layout drawings to identify solder and assembly problems and correct problems independently or with assistance

Understand system interconnects and wiring practices, able to diagnose and correct connection and wiring problems, and able to create system wiring diagrams with assistance

Able to prepare and execute electrical rework and software updates on lab prototypes

Track lab equipment and coordinate with Calibration lab

Author test set up documents with some supervision

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

2 year Electronics/Electrical Technology degree OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Capable of applying test processes and methods to verify design and products performance

Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and works with a sense of urgency

Understands importance of thoroughly documenting work in an organized manner

Able to work professionally/in a positive respectful manner with all other Team members and able to work in a collaborative team environment to achieve goals

Capable of learning new skills and concepts and applying them in new situations.

Be proactive to help others in the group during any spare bandwidth

Willing and able to share information and ideas freely and positively

Ability to perform board level and system level troubleshooting with supervision

Can execute product test plans and provide detailed test reports

Familiarity with WORD. EXCEL, and VISIO/AutoCAD

Must possess the ability to: bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs. and team lift up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; push/pull test equipment on wheeled, moveable racks of up to 400 lbs.; stand for extended periods of time, climb and utilize ladders to connect cables

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.

Desired Qualifications

Skilled in operation of RF test equipment; Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Measuring Receiver

Working knowledge of common RF components and measurements

Knowledge of avionics and navigation systems

Ability to read and understand RF system diagrams

Skilled in soldering and surface mount component assembly and rework

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.