Optics Engineer II Coop

Cisco's Optics team designs groundbreaking optical systems that power the internet and support global connectivity. We are a fast-paced group of experts working on high-capacity, energy-efficient transmission technologies for data centers and campus networks. The team is collaborative and driven by the desire to push the boundaries of what is possible in network infrastructure. We tackle complex technical challenges to ensure the future of reliable data transmission across modern network environments.

You will play a critical role in verifying the performance of our coherent transceivers to ensure they meet stringent industry standards across various environments. By working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands‑on exposure to the entire development lifecycle of high-speed optical components. Your contributions will help maintain our reputation for delivering reliable, high‑capacity connectivity to customers worldwide, directly impacting the future of the internet.

In this role, you will:

• Support design verification testing (DVT) of coherent transceivers.
• Develop calibration and test procedures for consistent transceiver performance.
• Create methods, scripts, and software for transmitter/receiver control loops.
• Monitor performance metrics related to power levels and signal estimation.

• Currently enrolled in one of the following:

An undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
with 2 years of work experience ; or

A Master's degree program with 0 years of work experience
.

-Qualifying education should be in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.

-Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.

• Previous experience with optical system principles, design verification, or signal estimation in an academic, project, or professional capacity.
• Proficiency in Python programming, demonstrated by the use of libraries for data analysis or test automation.

• Practical usage of lab environments and optical testing equipment such as oscilloscopes or power meters.
• Foundational knowledge of coherent transceiver architectures or various modulation formats.
• Familiarity with building software control loops or implementing signal processing concepts.
• Experience using data analysis toolkits to visualize and report on performance monitoring results.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally on technical documentation.

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.

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