Photonic Test Engineer

Benefits

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Verification

Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$128K-$162K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

25% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Onsite From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

5 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

Mar 31, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Photonic Test Engineer Carlsbad, California, US The application window is expected to close on: 03/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . 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 Diagnostics Development & Lifecycle Management 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 Collaboration & Team Development Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and successful program delivery.

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