Photonic Packaging Engineer
The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location.Meet the TeamThe Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world. As a Photonic Packaging Engineer in our Optics group, you will play a key role in developing/supporting the next generation packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. You’ll have the opportunity to work as a key member of the platform development team that is responsible for developing critical optical components, processes, and tools.Your ImpactDesign, Develop and SupportProvide engineering support for Cisco’s internally developed photonic assembly packaging tools.Gather and analyze data from Cisco’s automated packaging tools/processes to shape new projects targeting improvement in novel subassemblies used in Cisco-designed high-volume manufacturing platforms.Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention.Design, build, and test prototypes of critical, complex electromechanical assemblies to be used in automated manufacturing/test tools.Diagnostics Development & Lifecycle ManagementFollow new tools, processes, and components from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies.Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize strategies, improve coverage, usability, debug capabilities and problem detection using structured problem-solving methodologies.Collaboration & Team DevelopmentPartner with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful transition to manufacturing.Develop and execute project plans with predictability, quality and velocity.Collaborate and travel to assure successful product deployment across a global environmentMentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in diagnostics, data engineering, advanced analytics, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools.Minimum QualificationsBachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experienceHardware/process auto...