Full-Time

Engineering Technician 3

Posted on 8/19/2026

Viavi Solutions

Viavi Solutions

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides network performance, optical security solutions

Compensation Overview

$24 - $45/hr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Santa Rosa, CA, USA

In Person

Occasional travel is required to support off-site operations and qualify new equipment.

US Citizenship Required

Associate's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Microsoft Office
Oscilloscope

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Requirements
  • Experience as an Electrical/Electronic Technician with a strong background in circuit theory and the ability to troubleshoot systems, equipment controls, and power circuits.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Electrical/Electronic Technician with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Proficiency in understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics with systematic problem-solving analysis.
  • Proficiency with hand tools, soldering, panel assembly, routing conduits, termination of conductors, and mechanical fabrication and assembly.
  • Proficiency with test equipment including digital voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to create or update documentation as redlines or computer-generated documents.
  • Ability and willingness to learn the manufacturing process and machinery involving electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and mechanical engineering disciplines.
  • Familiarity with electrical enclosure fabrication.
  • All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, including U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, political asylees, refugees, or qualifying temporary residents.
Responsibilities
  • Provide Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician support for manufacturing equipment and systems during scheduled work hours and some off-hour periods.
  • Assist and lead troubleshooting, problem analysis, data collection, and training on complex manufacturing equipment.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision to resolve technical problems.
  • Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of electrical systems, including schematics, assemblies, bills of materials, and computer-aided design documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians in the Equipment Engineering Department and across other departments in a highly matrixed work environment.
  • Travel occasionally to support existing off-site operations and qualify new equipment.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent is desirable.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety concepts related to NFPA 70E and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements is desirable.

VIAVI Solutions provides test, measurement, and assurance products for networks and services, along with optical security solutions. It serves mobile operators, governments, enterprise networks, and infrastructure contractors, offering hardware and software tools to design, deploy, monitor, and verify network performance and security. Unlike many competitors, VIAVI combines breadth across telecom networks with optical security capabilities and serves a global customer base, enabling end-to-end validation and protection of critical infrastructure. The company’s goal is to help customers deploy and operate reliable, high-performance networks and services while ensuring security and compliance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Newbury, Massachusetts

Founded

1923

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 launches like Ultra Ethernet and PCIe 6.0 target AI datacenter spending.
  • Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue rose 42.8%, and operating margin reached 21%.
  • EU funding for SHIELD-6G and Vertex 6.0 strengthen VIAVI's 6G and wireless pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 cuts hit 5% of staff, signaling margin pressure and integration strain.
  • If Spirent synergies miss plan, the $425 million acquisition destroys capital through 2026.
  • A telecom capex slump or AI-test cycle break leaves VIAVI trapped in low-growth hardware demand.

What makes Viavi Solutions unique

  • VIAVI owns 3,400-plus patents and deep test IP across telecom, optical, and security.
  • Its Spirent deal adds channel emulation and high-speed Ethernet depth since October 2025.
  • VIAVI ships compliance-grade platforms, including PCIe 6.0 and Vertex 6.0, for standards-led buyers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Yahoo Finance
Aug 19th, 2026
Viavi Solutions director sells 50% stake for $3.3M despite company's $30M loss

Laura Black, a director at Viavi Solutions, sold 71,000 shares of common stock for $3.3 million on 17 August 2026, according to an SEC filing. The transaction represented 50% of her direct equity stake in the company. Following the sale, Black retains 71,497 shares valued at approximately $3.31 million. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $46.12. Viavi Solutions provides network testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions to telecommunications service providers, equipment manufacturers, and government organisations. The company operates through three business segments: Network Enablement, Network Intelligence, and Optical Security. The company maintains a market capitalisation of $11.4 billion despite reporting a trailing twelve-month net loss of $30.4 million on revenue of $1.5 billion.

PR Newswire
Aug 12th, 2026
VIAVI launches Vertex 6.0, industry's first channel emulator for 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8 testing

VIAVI Solutions has introduced Vertex 6.0, the industry's first channel emulator designed for 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8 testing. The platform features 400 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and supports carrier frequencies up to 23.6 GHz. Vertex 6.0 extends VIAVI's wireless portfolio by recreating real-world RF propagation conditions in laboratory environments. It represents the first Vertex upgrade following VIAVI's acquisition of Spirent Communications' high-speed Ethernet, network security and channel emulation testing business. Each 6U Vertex chassis supports 36 RF ports, 256 digital links and up to 1.6 GHz of bandwidth. The platform provides emulation for cellular, Wi-Fi, military and aerospace RF technologies, supporting configurations from 2x2 up to 8x8 for Wi-Fi applications.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
Viavi Solutions EVP sells $60K in shares after 240% stock surge

Paul McNab, executive vice president and chief marketing and strategy officer at Viavi Solutions, sold 1,595 shares of the company on 10 August 2026 for approximately $60,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The shares were sold at $37.37 each, slightly above the $37.20 closing price on the transaction date. Following the sale, McNab retains 13,876 directly held shares. The transaction reduced his direct position by 10%. Viavi Solutions provides network testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions to telecommunications providers, enterprises, and government organisations globally. The company operates through three segments: Network Enablement, Service Enablement, and Optical Security and Performance Products. At market close on 10 August 2026, Viavi had a market capitalisation of $8.7 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
Merck's strong 21.5% cash flow margin contrasts with Allegro and Viavi's struggles

StockStory analysed three cash-producing stocks, recommending investors avoid two while highlighting one with stronger prospects. Allegro MicroSystems faces end-market challenges, with flat sales over two years and operating margin falling to 2% over five years. The power management chip designer trades at 37.6x forward P/E. Viavi Solutions showed weak performance with 3.4% annual growth over five years, whilst earnings per share remained flat despite revenue growth. The telecommunications testing company trades at 26.2x forward P/E. Merck emerged as the recommended stock, boasting a 21.5% trailing 12-month free cash flow margin. The pharmaceutical company's portfolio includes the blockbuster cancer immunotherapy Keytruda. The analysis emphasises that strong cash flow alone doesn't guarantee superior returns without efficient capital allocation.

PR Newswire
Jul 14th, 2026
VIAVI secures $1.1M EU funding to develop AI-driven security testing for 6G networks

VIAVI Solutions has been awarded $1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking and Horizon Europe to advance the SHIELD-6G project. The company will develop digital twins using its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator, enabling AI-driven security models to be tested before commercial 6G networks launch. The SHIELD-6G project aims to create a comprehensive AI-driven cyber threat intelligence platform for 6G networks. VIAVI will use its technology to simulate, detect and analyse potential threats across network environments. VIAVI joins a European consortium coordinated by University College Dublin, working alongside Ericsson, Nokia, Thales and network operators Telefónica and LMT of Latvia. SHIELD-6G is part of Horizon Europe's initiative to accelerate European 6G research, which selected 20 new projects.