Coherent Optics Engineer II: High-Speed Transceivers

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Maynard (MA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 185,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. invites students to join the Optics team for hands-on experience in verifying coherent transceivers and supporting the full development lifecycle of high-speed optical components.

You will work with engineers to ensure performance and reliability across diverse environments, gaining exposure to real-world data and testing workflows. The internship emphasizes design verification, calibration procedures, and software for control loops, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree with 2 years of work experience; or a Master's degree with 0 years of work experience.
  • Education should be in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Expected to continue enrollment after completion of the internship.
  • Experience with optical system principles, design verification, or signal estimation in academic, project, or professional settings.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Python
Optics basics
Design verification
Signal estimation

Education

Physics
Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes
Power meters

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. invites students to join the Optics team for hands-on experience in verifying coherent transceivers and supporting the full development lifecycle of high-speed optical components.

You will work with engineers to ensure performance and reliability across diverse environments, gaining exposure to real-world data and testing workflows. The internship emphasizes design verification, calibration procedures, and software for control loops, with opportunities to contribute to

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