Cisco · 8 hours ago
Optics Engineer I (Co-Op) - United States
Maynard, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$44K/yr - $185K/yrCisco, a leader in innovative technology solutions, is seeking an Optics Engineering Co-op to contribute to their optical communication products. The role involves supporting design verification testing and developing calibration procedures to ensure high transceiver performance.
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Responsibilities
Support design verification testing (DVT) of coherent transceivers to ensure optical specifications are met over operating conditions
Help development of calibration and test procedures to ensure a consistent high transceiver performance over a wide range of operating conditions (temperature, production variation, ageing, power levels, etc.)
Involve in creating methods, scripts and SW for various control loops in transmitter/receiver and performance monitoring related to power levels, GSNR/OSNR/SNR estimation
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a full time undergraduate program in physics, electrical engineering or related field
Python skill and understanding of basic optics
Must be able to be onsite in Maynard, MA five days a week
Preferred
Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Passion about engineering
Enjoys working with hardware AND software
Enjoys working in lab environments
Likes to be challenged to understand systems and figure out ways to break it
Previous internship experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary
Company
Cisco
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