What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Engineer position at VIAVI Solutions?
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:
Summary:
VIAVI is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our growing PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) Division, working directly with commercial and defense customers on product integration and technical solutions. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Director, Solutions Engineering, focused on providing technical sales support for the PNT product portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in customer engagements, product demonstrations, technical proposals, and supporting strategic accounts in the Americas region. This position is based in the USA with approximately 25% domestic and regional travel.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Pre-Sales Technical Support
Provide technical pre-sales support for the PNT product portfolio including GNSS receivers, timing systems, and inertial navigation products
Deliver technical expertise to customer engineers for OEM module integration and system-level product deployment
Conduct product demonstrations, field tests, and proof-of-concept evaluations for customers
Support Sales and Business Development teams with product selection guidance and solution architecture
Attend trade shows and host seminars to promote VIAVI PNT solutions
Contribute to technical responses for RFIs, RFPs, and customer proposals
Create application briefs, technical documentation, and solution architectures for customer opportunities
Coordinate with Product Line Management and R&D on custom configurations
Serve as technical point of contact for assigned accounts and customer integration projects
Support customer prototype and evaluation programs from scoping through delivery
Build technical relationships with customers and integration partners
Capture and communicate customer feedback to Product Line Management
Develop technical content for sales training and customer education
Maintain expertise on the PNT product portfolio
Support technical review of marketing materials, datasheets, and application notes
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; or equivalent military technical training and experience
Experience in GNSS, PNT, timing, or inertial navigation systems
4 years of experience in technical sales support, applications engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Ability to travel domestically and regionally up to 25%
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.
Technical experience with OEM modules and system-level PNT products
Experience with Assured PNT, navigation warfare, or GNSS resilience technologies
Familiarity with precision timing, oscillators (OCXO, CSAC, Rubidium), or STL technology
Experience supporting defense or aerospace customers
Knowledge of RF systems, signal processing, or embedded systems integration
Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret security clearance
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Job Posting Pay Range:
83,300
to
154,700
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.