Optical Component Test Engineer

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Meet the Team

Cisco's Client Optics Group (COG) designs & delivers the high-speed optical transceivers, and platforms that power Cisco's core data center networking solutions. We specialize in the design and integration of innovative IM/DD optics and silicon photonic platforms that enable customers to deploy industry-leading optical technologies within data centers with unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability.

Come join us and take part in shaping COG's ground-breaking optical solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced pluggable, and Co-packaged Optics (CPO) being developed in the industry.

Your Impact

As an Optical Component Test Engineer, you will develop and perform test and failure analysis for optical components used in Cisco silicon photonics transceivers

* Work as part of a team responsible for designing and sourcing optical components for Silicon photonics, from development through production, including characterization and qualification of these components.

* Work with senior engineers and scientists on the characterization of optical components such as lasers, isolators, lenses, fiber connectors, etc.

* Work as part of a team to develop and build test apparatus as the need arises to characterize needed components.

* Perform failure analysis and work to determine root cause and work to set up corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience

* Optical testing, semiconductor testing, or similar measurement experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of classical optics and fiber optics

* Basic understand of laser theory

* Experience programming in C#/.NET, python, or another OOP language

* Ability to collect and analyze complex datasets (i.e. experience with JMP, Data Conductor, or similar data analysis tools)

* Experience with automated instrument/machine control and machine vision is a plus

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

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 $ to $ 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.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

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