Photonic Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and Support
• Devise, develop, build and perform engineering tests to support Cisco's silicon photonics co-packaged optics platform.
• Perform failure analysis on optical components and assemblies
• Resolve issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention
• Diagnostics Development & Lifecycle Management
• Support specialized testing needs to verify performance of new components, processes, and tools from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies
• Devise and perform complex tests needed during FA as part of development and continuous improvement
• Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution
• Collaboration & Team Development
• Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and successful program delivery.
• Develop and execute project plans with predictability, quality and velocity.
• Collaborate and travel to assure successful product deployment across a global environment

Requirements

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with photonic test
• C# and SQL skills highly desired
• Experience in hardware/software automation of photonics assembly/test.
• Data analysis (SQL/JMP) in a semiconductor production environment
• Knowledge of photonics, fiber optics and semiconductor lasers
• Ability to travel internationally occasionally
• Why Cisco?
• We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
• Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
• The starting salary range posted for this position is $128,200.00 to $162,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in

Benefits

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 03/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location. Meet the Team As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing/supporting the next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. As a key member of the platform development team that is responsible for developing photonic components, tools and processes, you'll devise, develop and execute engineering-test processes supporting novel optical components to be used in Cisco's silicon photonics product offerings.

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