Optical Component Engineer

Overview

In this role you will own the qualification of Cisco’s optical devices and assembly processes, influencing supplier and technology choices across optical transport and transceiver products. You will collaborate with design and supply teams to qualify WLM and optical transceivers, guiding vendor selection and reliability strategies. You’ll conduct design reviews, audits, and failure analyses to ensure quality and manufacturing readiness across cross-functional programs. This position offers the chance to shape technology development and commodity strategy at scale within Cisco’s global ops network.

Retribuzione / Benefits

salary range provided

annual bonuses

incentive pay programs

location-based compensation details

bonus eligibility

Responsabilità

Technically assess optical suppliers and next-gen technologies, including materials, packaging, and quality/reliability aspects

Lead design and process reviews and audits to verify robustness and manufacturing readiness

Assess reliability risk and execute qualification plans; resolve technical issues

Own quality, reliability, and manufacturability of WLM line cards, sub-systems, and transceivers from design to end-of-life

Partner with global supply management to shape commodity strategy and supplier selection

Identify and drive containment and corrective actions for critical issues affecting products

Develop and manage suppliers’ quality performance

Requisiti fondamentali

MS in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or similar field

Minimum 5 years in optics, specifically WLM technology and optical transceiver design, assembly and reliability

Experience with line cards, sub-systems, circuit packs, and related components (EDFA, DGE, WXC, OTDR, OCM, OSC, etc.) and components (tunable lasers, SFP, TOSA/ROSA, etc.)

Knowledge of optoelectronics, packaging processes, and reliability qualification

Strong understanding of optical sub-assemblies, components, semiconductors, and multi-function passives (WDM, i

WDM, TOF-VOA, etc.)

Proven ability to work in multi-functional teams and with external suppliers

Good grasp of reliability engineering and quality metrics

Excellent communication, data presentation and influencing skills

cross-functional collaboration

influencing and negotiation

problem-solving

optical engineering

Wavelength management (WLM)

optical transceiver design and reliability