Technical Engineer, Graduate

This is a graduate entry role providing hands-on experience in avionics, RF communications, and test/measurement systems, supporting customers across Aerospace, Defence, and Civil Aviation sectors while developing technical, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.

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:

Position

Get your engineering career off to a flying start with us and gain valuable real-world experience with advanced Avionics and Radio Test systems used by customers throughout Europe, Middle-East, and Africa.   Receive structured onboarding and accelerated training which will enable you to partner closely with our customers to diagnose and resolve a wide range of technical issues.  

Based in our Edinburgh office, you’ll join a supportive team of experienced Technical Engineers who will mentor you as you develop technical, customer-facing, and problem-solving skills in the Aerospace, Defence, Government, and Civil Aviation sectors.   This position is ideal for recently qualified graduates who are curious, motivated, and eager to specialise in cutting-edge RF communications, avionic systems, and test/measure technology.   

What you’ll be doing:

·  Build technical knowledge on VIAVI’s Avionics, Radio Test, and PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) products 
·  Assist in troubleshooting RF and avionics-related issues such as signal quality, interference, and spectral analysis
·  Support customers by answering technical questions and helping resolve product issues
·  Deliver product demonstrations and assist with customer training sessions
·  Create and maintain customer documentation, training materials, and knowledge-base articles
·  Work alongside experienced engineers, R&D, Services, and Sales teams to improve products and customer outcomes
·  Take ownership of assigned support cases and see them through to resolution

To succeed in this role:

·  Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or related technical discipline
·  Interest in radio communications, RF systems, avionics, or test & measurement
·  Logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
·  Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a fast-paced environment
·  Experience of working with customers and/or as part of a team
·  Exposure to tools such as spectrum analysers or oscilloscopes (uni labs count!)  

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

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