Optical Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

Confirmed live yesterday High trust

Closes in 6 days Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Maynard, MA
Salary: $179,000–$254,300 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 38 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 16, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Optical Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

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The Optical Hardware Engineering Technical Leader joins the Acacia team to develop advanced, low-power optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. This role involves collaborating with DSP, software, hardware, and PIC teams to optimize performance and power efficiency for next-generation coherent transceivers. Key responsibilities include the bring-up and optimization of new designs, developing calibration and test procedures for high-volume manufacturing, and performing design verification testing to ensure optical specifications are met across various operating conditions. The position requires expertise in coherent optical communications, DSP optimization, and photonics integrated circuits. Candidates should possess skills in high-speed RF electronics, ADC/DAC, and test automation, specifically using Python, to debug transceivers and maximize product yield during both initial bring-up and volume production.

Skills

Coherent Optical Communications DSP Optimization Photonics Integrated Circuits RF Electronics ADC DAC Python Test Automation Design Verification Testing DVT Bring-up Calibration high volume manufacturing

What you'll do

Perform bring-up and optimization of new coherent transceiver designs and operating conditions.
Provide test results to maximize performance and minimize size and power consumption of integrated optics.
Design verification testing to ensure optical specifications are met across various temperature and power levels.
Develop calibration and test procedures to ensure consistent performance over production variations and aging.
Implement calibration procedures and production tests into high-volume manufacturing processes.
Work with operations teams to maximize product yield through effective calibration and testing.
Debug transceivers during both the initial bring-up phase and volume manufacturing.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 8 years of experience, or PhD with 5 years of related experience.
Demonstrated experience with coherent optical communications and DSP optimization.
Demonstrated experience with photonics integrated circuits and their controls for coherent optical transmission.
Experience with test automation, ideally with Python (preferred).
Hands-on experience with high-speed RF electronics and ADC/DAC (preferred).
Ability to be onsite in Maynard, MA a minimum of three days per week (preferred).

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