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# Photonic Test Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $130,300.0 - $164,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), Standard Sql, SQL Databases, JMP (Statistical Software), Data Analytics, Cisco
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3414911083&tx=FL737FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
 * Experience with photonic test

Preferred Qualifications

 * 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

## Description

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.

Your Impact

 * 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


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