Hardware Test Engineer: Automation, Optics & Debug

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick time

401(k)

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to own test features, automate processes, and perform hands-on failure analysis on cutting-edge platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams, run system-level tests, and contribute to design reviews while applying debugging and test automation to reduce cycle times.

The role offers the opportunity to influence hardware reliability and performance across Cisco silicon initiatives, with travel optional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 1 year of related experience (internship, co-op, or full-time), or Master's degree with 0 years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience testing, debugging, or troubleshooting electronic or optical hardware.
• Basic knowledge of test and measurement tools and root-cause analysis methods, gained through coursework, internship, or entry-level work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop & Support: Assist with devising and executing tests for hardware platforms, drive process improvements and automation to reduce cycle times, and support failure analysis for root-cause determination under senior guidance.
• Test Support & Quality: Execute system-level unit, integration, and protocol tests to ensure compliance with Cisco and industry quality standards, while tracking bugs and analyzing test data.
• Collaboration & Team Development: Cross-collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams throughout the feature lifecycle, participate in design and schematic reviews, and share technical knowledge to resolve complex problems.

Skills

Testing & debugging

Root-cause analysis

Test automation

Scripting (Python/SQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

OrCAD / Cadence Allegro

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to own test features, automate processes, and perform hands-on failure analysis on cutting-edge platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams, run system-level tests, and contribute to design reviews while applying debugging and test automation to reduce cycle times.

The role offers the opportunity to influence hardware reliability and performance across Cisco silicon initiatives, with travel optional.