Test Development Engineer

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 role will be onsite in our Maynard, MA office. Meet the Team Our team develops manufacturing test solutions for innovative Optical Transceiver products. We are at the very crossroads between Engineering development, Program Management, and Contract Manufacturing and thus in an outstanding position to influence cross-functional strategy through our expertise and innovation. We’re a high-performance team with high visibility, high expectations, and an excellent track record of successes. Your Impact Drawing from your industry experience, you'll be an essential member of the Operations Test Engineering organization and a key contributor in the deployment of manufacturing test strategies for optical transceiver products. Job Duties and Responsibilities Integrate cross-functional inputs to develop and deploy test solutions for both NPI runs and volume manufacturing at contract manufacturing sites. Drive a robust test process implementation along very aggressive launch timelines. Create innovative software strategies to optimize test densities and cost of test. Support deployed manufacturing test processes and drive continuous improvement. Work with Product Engineering to monitor/sustain current product flow in production with offshore contract manufacturing ensuring that cost, delivery and yield goals are met. Provide product debug and failure analysis support for RMA as needed and use results to drive continuous test improvement. Minimum Qualifications 3-5 yrs relevant industry experience with a B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant major. Experience in programming test solutions using NI LabView/TestStand. Experience with Python, C#, or other text-based languages. Experience with rack equipment such as optical switches, DCA’s, power meters, polarization scramblers, and optical spectrum analyzers including communication protocols for automated control. Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, or Power BI, proven use of such tools to tackle complex Test Engineering problems. Preferred Qualifications MS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems, or other relevant major. Experience with high-volume client-side optical subassemblies and/or transceiver testing and manufacturing. Robotics and/or test fixture design experience. Expert in programming test solutions using NI LabView/TestStand. Familiarity with revision control platforms and systems such as ‘Agile’ or ‘Omnify’. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows, GR&R, SPC, and process control-related statistical analysis. Experience in supporting offshore manufacturing teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cisco Systems, Inc.