Hardware Test Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 17, 2026

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Hardware Test Engineer

As a Hardware Test Engineer within the Common Hardware Group, you will support the development of silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for networking products. You will be responsible for devising and executing tests for hardware platforms, driving process improvements and automation to reduce cycle times, and performing hands-on failure analysis for root-cause determination. Your daily work involves executing system-level unit, integration, and protocol tests to ensure compliance with industry quality standards while tracking bugs and analyzing test data. The role requires expertise in testing, debugging, or troubleshooting electronic or optical hardware using tools like OrCAD or Cadence Allegro. You will also utilize scripting and data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, and JMP. This position focuses on the technical challenges of silicon photonics and high-performance networking infrastructure for enterprise and service provider environments.

What you'll do

  • Devise and execute tests for complex hardware platforms including silicon photonics.
  • Drive process improvements and automation to reduce cycle times in manufacturing test flows.
  • Perform hands-on failure analysis to determine root causes of hardware issues.
  • Execute system-level unit, integration, and protocol tests to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Track bugs and analyze test data to improve product reliability and performance.
  • Participate in design and schematic reviews for upcoming hardware features.
  • Resolve complex technical problems by collaborating with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 1 year of experience.
  • Master's degree in a related technical field is acceptable with 0 years of experience.
  • Hands-on experience testing, debugging, or troubleshooting electronic or optical hardware.
  • Basic knowledge of test and measurement tools and root-cause analysis methods.
  • Experience with PCB design/layout tools such as OrCAD or Cadence Allegro (preferred).
  • Exposure to fiber optics, photonics, or optical component testing (preferred).
  • Familiarity with scripting or data analysis tools like SQL, Python, or JMP (preferred).
  • Experience supporting test automation to reduce operator intervention in manufacturing (preferred).

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