Cisco
Integrated Photonic Test Engineer
$136K–$259K
Holmdel, New Jersey, US · Onsite Only · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor’s + 7 years, or Master’s + 4 years, or PhD + 1 year of related experience; preferred: Ph.D. with + 3 year experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD, with the stated related experience alternatives.
About the job
Develops and executes tests for integrated photonic components and circuits, analyzes test data, and supports performance optimization for optical communications products.
What you'll do
- Build and perform hands-on tests at die, wafer, and assembly levels.
- Analyze and correlate optical test data with design and process parameters to optimize device performance.
- Use AI/ML data analytics for proactive problem detection and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Knowledge of solid-state physics, integrated photonics, and opto-electronics.
- Experience in hardware and software automation of photonics testing.
Nice to have
- Experience with commercial large-scale photonic circuit testing, optical test setups, or hands-on integrated photonics testing.
- Programming, statistical analysis, SQL, RF/high-speed optical testing, or silicon photonics experience.
Pay
$154,900.00 to $225,300.00 USD base salary; $154,900.00 - $259,100.00 USD base salary; $136,500.00 - $228,300.00 USD base salary
Tools
Python, Matlab, C#, Labview, JMP, SQL
AI focus
Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution.
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