Hardware Test Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026 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 San Jose, CA location. Meet The Team The Cisco Corporate Compliance Environmental/ NEBS team is dedicated to championing, facilitating, and influencing global approvals and market access. As an Environmental/ NEBS Test Engineer, you will bring top-tier technical expertise to support business processes that ensure compliance throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will drive timely regulatory assessments to generate necessary country specific test reports (Smart grid, Railway, Marine, Acoustic) aligned with business priorities and help maintain accreditations for Cisco’s world-class test laboratories. Additionally, you will provide expert guidance to business units to enable Environmental/ NEBS compliance for Cisco products.

Cisco’s Corporate Compliance organization is seeking an Environmental/ NEBS (Network Equipment Building System) Test Engineer. In this role, you will validate and analyze the performance of Cisco products, prepare reports and documentation to support certification processes, and collaborate closely with hardware design and software teams on design changes and troubleshooting activities. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring product compliance and NEBS standards are met.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred Knowledge and understanding of the test requirements of GR-63-CORE Standard Understand and Review the NEBS Test Assessment Plan (TAP) and Performance Data; Ensure all relevant NEBS requirements are applied and will be tested to. Should be efficiently able to operate Test Equipment such as (but not limited to) electro-dynamic and seismic shaker tables, controllers and environmental chambers. Familiarity with servers, large networking equipment, and Cisco products Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Knowledge and understanding of IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Standards’ environmental test specifications Strong communication skills with the ability to share information clearly among team members Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve problems and make decisions effectively Ability to generate comprehensive test summaries and related documentation Collaborative mindset to work effectively with design and software teams for continuous improvement Capability to manage and track testing across multiple projects under tight schedules, ensuring timely completion Experience working with external auditors on compliance initiatives, particularly related to ISO/IEC 17025 Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $138,100.00 to $196,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.