Photonic Test Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Salary
$128,200–$162,300 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Similar $156k
This role $145k
$122k most similar roles pay here $191k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $133,693–$178,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Photonic Test Engineer

As a Photonic Test Engineer on the platform development team, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting the next generation component and packaging platform for Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. You will devise, build, and perform engineering tests to support co-packaged optics platforms while performing failure analysis on optical components and assemblies. Your daily responsibilities include resolving issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, implementing test and assembly improvements, and automating systems to reduce cycle times. To succeed, you will utilize data analytics with AI/ML for proactive problem detection. The role requires expertise in photonic testing, fiber optics, and semiconductor lasers. Preferred technical skills include C#, SQL, JMP, and experience in hardware and software automation within a semiconductor production environment to ensure the successful integration of new platform technologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute engineering test processes for new optical components and silicon photonics platforms.
  • Perform failure analysis on optical components and assemblies using structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Implement improvements in testing, assembly, and manufacturing processes to reduce cycle times and increase automation.
  • Verify the performance of new components, tools, and processes from development through production.
  • Conduct complex tests during the failure analysis phase for continuous product improvement.
  • Utilize data analytics and AI/ML techniques for proactive problem detection and resolution.
  • Manage project plans to ensure high quality and velocity in delivering photonics products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of related experience, Master's degree plus 4 years of related experience, or PhD plus 1 year of related experience.
  • Experience with photonic test.
  • Proficiency in C# and SQL is highly desired.
  • Experience in hardware/software automation of photonics assembly and testing.
  • Data analysis skills using SQL or JMP in a semiconductor production environment.
  • Knowledge of photonics, fiber optics, and semiconductor lasers.
  • Ability to travel internationally occasionally.

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