Photonic Test Engineer

Cisco; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Photonic Test Engineer in Carlsbad, CA. In this onsite role, you will play a vital part in developing and supporting advanced photonic components for innovative products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in photonic testing, with skills in C# and SQL preferred. You will design tests, perform failure analysis, and collaborate with teams across global projects, contributing to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years experience or Master's with 4 or PhD with 1.
• Experience with photonic test.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support photonic components and tools.
• Perform failure analysis on optical components.
• Devise and perform complex tests needed during FA.
• Suggest and implement test/assembly/process improvements including automation to reduce cycle times.
• Apply data analytics and AI/ML approaches for proactive detection and resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and manufacturing teams to ensure successful program delivery.

Skills

Photonic test

C#

SQL

Data analysis (SQL/JMP)

Hardware/software automation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years of experience

Master's degree + 4 years of experience

PhD + 1 year of experience

Tools

C#

SQL

JMP

Job description

This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location.

Meet the Team

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
• 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
• Partner with hardware, software and 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Why Cisco?

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.