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Integrated Photonic Test Engineer

Cisco Holmdel, NJ Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$154,900 - $225,300 per year

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Description

The Acacia division of Cisco is seeking an Integrated Photonic Test Engineer for a hybrid role based in Holmdel, NJ. As an Integrated Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting Cisco's next-generation integrated photonic components for telecommunications, data centers, and AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, build, and perform hands-on engineering tests to support Cisco's integrated photonic components and circuits on die, wafer, and assembly levels.
  • Analyze and correlate optical test data with design and process parameters to optimize device performance for high-speed photonics applications.
  • Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution.
  • Communicate clear, concise, and actionable data-driven analysis to cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's + 7 years of related experience, or Master's + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
  • Knowledge of solid-state physics, integrated photonics, and opto-electronics.
  • Experience in hardware and software automation of photonics testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. with + 3 years of experience.
  • Prior experience with commercial large-scale photonic circuit testing developments.
  • Prior experience building optical testing setups and systems for integrated photonics and performing hands-on testing.
  • Strong programming skills for testing automation using Python, Matlab, C#, or Labview.
  • High proficiency in statistical programming languages for data analysis and modeling.
  • Strong SQL skills for complex data extraction from relational databases.
  • Experience testing RF and high-speed optical components.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Basic life insurance.
  • Paid time away.

Salary Range: $154,900.00 - $225,300.00

Skills

Required

  • solid-state physics
  • integrated photonics
  • opto-electronics
  • hardware automation
  • software automation

Nice to have

  • Python
  • Matlab
  • C#
  • Labview
  • statistical programming
  • SQL
  • RF testing
  • high-speed optical components

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