Optics Engineer II: Coherent Transceiver R&D

Cisco; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco's Optics team is seeking an intern to verify and improve high‑speed coherent transceivers and related test systems. You will work with engineers across the development lifecycle to ensure performance and reliability in data-center environments.

The role emphasizes hands‑on testing, calibration procedures, and software tools that control transmitter/receiver loops, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge networking technology.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master's program with related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree with 2 years of work experience or Master’s with 0 years work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support design verification testing 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 programming

Design verification

Signal estimation

Data analysis

Education

Physics

Electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Job description

Cisco's Optics team is seeking an intern to verify and improve high‑speed coherent transceivers and related test systems. You will work with engineers across the development lifecycle to ensure performance and reliability in data-center environments.

The role emphasizes hands‑on testing, calibration procedures, and software tools that control transmitter/receiver loops, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge networking technology.