Cisco

Failure Analysis Engineer

Cisco$79K — $100K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Recent completion or current enrollment in a relevant degree or certification program (3 years) plus 1 year experience, or High School Diploma with 2 years experience.
  • Experience in failure analysis or sustaining engineering for coherent optical transceivers.
  • Hands-on experience with electronic and optical test equipment for debug and failure analysis.
  • Understanding of coherent transceiver products, RF circuits, and optical transmission testing.
  • Experience in documenting technical findings and analyzing data for root cause exploration.
  • Collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment with a sense of ownership for technical challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct hands-on debugging and failure analysis of optical products.
  • Replicate and investigate customer-reported failures to identify root causes.
  • Document technical findings and contribute to customer reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance failure analysis processes.
  • Utilize data to improve operations and reduce future failures.
  • Drive corrective actions based on analysis results.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions from Cisco.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • Flexible vacation time for eligible employees without a strict limit.
  • Generous paid time off policies, including personal wellness days and volunteer time.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/10/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will perform hands-on debug and failure analysis of transceiver products and optical engine components to identify root causes and drive corrective actions. You will replicate customer-reported failures, document technical findings, and contribute to customer-facing reports. By collaborating across teams and using data to improve failure analysis processes, you will help increase operational efficiency, reduce future failures, and enhance the quality and timeliness of customer support.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelors + 0 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in failure analysis or sustaining engineering for high bit rate coherent optical transceivers, line cards, and/or terminal equipment.
  • Experience performing hands-on debug and failure analysis using electronic and optical test equipment.
  • Understanding of coherent transceiver products, electronic and RF circuits, optical/RF components, and optical transmission test methodologies.
  • Experience documenting technical findings and performing data analysis to determine root cause.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment while taking ownership of technical issues.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the application of coherent transceivers in optical networks.
  • Strong failure analysis techniques at the subsystem, component, and device levels.
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, pattern generators/error detectors, and electrical and optical spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience using data and metrics to improve failure analysis efficiency and reporting quality.
  • Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.

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