Cisco

Test Development Engineer (hybrid) - 2010121

Cisco$134K — $195K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum MSEE with 2+ years or BSEE with 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong scripting and automation skills in Python for test program development
  • Experience using AI in test program development and data analysis
  • Proficient in statistical analysis methods/tools, including GR&R and SPC
  • Familiarity with semiconductor processes and optical components, particularly QSFP MSA standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate production test programs for optical transceiver products
  • Influence design phases to optimize test coverage and calibration
  • Monitor product flow in production with offshore manufacturing to meet targets
  • Analyze test data to set limits and improve yield and efficiency
  • Support cross-functional teams in product debug and continuous process improvement.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model at Carlsbad, CA office
  • Opportunity to engage in product development from NPI through production
  • Collaboration with diverse cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in continuous improvement and failure analysis initiatives
  • Exposure to cutting-edge optical/photonic technologies.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 06/12/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.



*this position requires hybrid work at Carlsbad, CA office*

Your Impact

As a Test Development Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the performance, manufacturability, and quality of optical transceiver products. You will lead test development, validation, and characterization efforts from NPI through production, driving design-for-test decisions and optimizing test coverage. By analyzing test data, setting product limits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, manufacturing, design, and applications, you will influence product performance, yield, and cost while supporting continuous improvement and failure analysis initiatives.
  • Develop test programs, validate, and characterize production tests for optical transceiver products at module level.
  • Influence NPI/design phases to optimize DFT/DFM, test coverage, calibration, and architecture decisions.
  • Monitor and sustain product flow in production with offshore manufacturing to meet cost, delivery, and yield targets.
  • Analyze characterization, qualification, and production data to set test limits, optimize yield, and improve test efficiency.
  • Provide cross-functional support for product debug, failure analysis, and continuous test process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum MSEE with 2+ years or BSEE with 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong scripting and automation skills in Python are required for module test program development
  • Use of AI in test program development and data analysis
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis methods/tools (JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, Power BI), including GR&R, CpK, correlation, and SPC process control
  • Experience with semiconductor processes, optical/photonic components, and familiarity with QSFP MSA standards.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of PCB design and review, configuration management systems (Agile/Omnify), and general FAB/semiconductor process fundamentals.
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems, influence cross-functional teams, and foster a collaborative, productive working environment.
  • Familiarity with bench equipment including BERT's, optical switch, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and optical spectrum analyzers is desirable.
  • Product debug and failure analysis support for RMA as needed and use results to drive continuous test improvement.
  • Overseas production management preferred

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