# Hardware Tech Lead -Optomechanical Engineer at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Santa Monica, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-27
- Apply by: 2026-11-11
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Santa-Monica-California-US/Hardware-Tech-Lead--Optomechanical-Engineer_2023652
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-hardware-tech-lead-optomechanical-engineer/

## About the role

Cisco Quantum Research Team is seeking a Optomechanical Engineer to support our Quantum Experimental Team that is central to the physical realization of Cisco's deployable quantum hardware platforms. In this role: You will take delicate breadboard and benchtop optical setups developed in R&D and re-engineer them into compact, vibration-isolated, and manufacturable 19-inch rack-mount chassis.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience
- 2+ years experience in optomechanical design, precision mechanism design, or optoelectronic packaging for commercial, aerospace, or telecom applications
- Experience in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo) and FEA tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, or SolidWorks Simulation) for structural, thermal, and modal analysis
- Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), kinematic design principles, CTE matching techniques, and micron-level precision adjustment mechanisms
- Experience packaging free-space optics, fiber launches, photonic devices, or laser assemblies into enclosed hardware products
- Experience with deployment of hybrid systems including free-space optics, fiber systems, integrated photonic device in data center environment