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Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

Cisco · Milpitas, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

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About the role

Cisco Hardware Engineers are at the forefront of building the technology that powers the future. By balancing innovative design with rigorous IEEE standards, you will play a meaningful role in taking products from initial concept to high-quality production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience, or PhD plus 1+ years of related experience
  • 5+ years of applied experience with VNA to measure multiport S Parameter (insertion loss, return loss and X talk)
  • Capability to set up TDR setups to locate impedance discontinuity, trace routing mismatches, structural damage in PCB, cables and connectors
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/12/2026

The Product Operations team within the Core Routing Business Unit (CRBU) plays a critical role in delivering Cisco’s next-generation hardware products at scale. Working at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing, the team ensures seamless product lifecycle execution—from new product introduction to high-volume production and customer delivery. With a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence, the team drives impact across global operations and enables successful product outcomes.

Cisco Hardware Engineers are at the forefront of building the technology that powers the future. By balancing innovative design with rigorous IEEE standards, you will play a meaningful role in taking products from initial concept to high-quality production.

In this role, you will work across a broad spectrum of the Cisco portfolio—including system and board design, signal integrity, power design, and validation. Whether you are defining industry standards as an architect or ensuring product reliability as a solution integrator, you will collaborate with multi-functional teams and external partners...

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