Cisco

Hardware Engineering (Electrical) Technical Lead

Cisco$168K — $241K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in electrical/computer engineering or power electronics with relevant experience
  • 8+ years post-degree experience, or 6+ years with a Master's, or 3+ years with a PhD
  • Proven end-to-end product development experience, including launching hardware items
  • Strong expertise in RF system design and understanding of wireless standards
  • Proficient in industry-standard electronic design tools such as Allegro and LTspice

Responsibilities

  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives for Cisco's Enterprise Access Points
  • Design and implement complex power systems for optimal efficiency and thermal performance
  • Create Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and participate in product design reviews
  • Mentor team members in power topologies and analog design methodologies
  • Control schedules throughout the NPI cycle and coordinate with cross-functional teams
  • Conduct failure analysis and ensure compliance with design for manufacturing standards
  • Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams for integrated power supply solutions

Benefits

  • Onsite role in San Jose, with potential travel to Asia
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
  • Engagement in cutting-edge Wireless technology projects
  • Exposure to multi-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines
  • Participation in the entire product lifecycle, from architecture to mass production
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 05/31/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is onsite in San Jose, with approximately 10% travel to Asia.

Meet the Team

Common Hardware Group (CHG) Wireless is responsible for the Cisco Enterprise Access Point Portfolio. As part of the wireless engineering group, you will collaborate with multi-functional teams-including Hardware Design, Antenna/Compliance, Power Engineering, Signal Integrity, EMC/EMI, and Mechanical Design-to deliver industry-leading wireless products.

Your Impact
  • Lead hardware New Product Introduction (NPI) for Cisco Enterprise Access Point programs, from architecture definition to mass production.
  • Drive the design and implementation of complex power systems, including Board-Mounted Power and Front-End power solutions. Optimize power stages (buck, buck-boost, flyback, LLC) for maximum efficiency and thermal performance.
  • Author Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), participate in RFQs, and iterate on schematics and layout designs. Perform thorough validation using stability analyzers, oscilloscopes, and programmable power sources.
  • Provide technical mentorship to the team regarding power topologies, analog design, and component selection.
  • Control product schedules through the NPI cycle. Coordinate with Mechanical, Sourcing, Packaging, Certification, and Quality teams.
  • Perform and review failure analysis (FA), root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action reports (CAR/8D). Ensure all designs meet DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and quality assurance standards.
  • Connect with firmware and mechanical teams to ensure power supply designs are fully integrated and thermally compliant.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or power electronics with 8+ years of experience, or master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years of related experience.
  • Experience in end-to-end product development, having launched at least 1 hardware product.
  • Experience in RF system design and wireless standards.
  • Experience with power electronics and analog design, specifically with topologies such as buck, buck-boost, flyback, and LLC.
  • Experience in industry-standard tools such as Concept, Allegro, LTspice, PSpice, Simplis, Mathcad, PowerDC, SIWave, Ansys, or Hyperlynx.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated interest and expertise in solving complex, high-density Board-Mounted and Front-End power hardware challenges.
  • Experience with Stability analyzers, oscilloscopes, function-generators, electronic loads, and bench programmable AC/DC power sources.
  • Knowledge of firmware-level power management and mechanical/thermal design constraints in power supplies.
  • Strong understanding of component selection, materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM/QA methodologies.
  • Experience with antenna design and the compliance/certification process for Wi-Fi products.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing build management and factory processes.

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