Job ID: LA255194129
Location: Cleveland, OH
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 01/29/2026
Testing & Development Engineer | $80,000–$100,000 + bonus | Full-Time | Onsite (Cleveland area)
What Matters Most
- Hands-on, lab-based engineering role focused on optical transceiver testing and development
- Work directly with networking hardware including switches, routers, NICs, and lab instrumentation
- Growing engineering environment with expanding lab capabilities and increasing product demand
- High-visibility role supporting product performance, compatibility, and customer success
Job Description
- Develop, test, and validate optical transceiver products used in data center and telecommunications environments
- Perform EEPROM coding, programming, and compatibility development for networking equipment
- Execute interoperability testing across multiple OEM platforms
- Support product qualification, validation, and performance testing activities
Responsibilities
- Program and maintain EEPROM configurations to ensure product performance and OEM compatibility
- Conduct lab-based testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis for optical and networking devices
- Perform interoperability testing across various network equipment platforms
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment and test environments
- Diagnose hardware, optical, power, and software-related issues
- Document test procedures, configurations, and results for internal and customer use
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of engineering, R&D, or technical support in networking, telecom, or data center environments
- Hands-on experience with EEPROM programming and compatibility development
- Strong understanding of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking concepts
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work onsite in a collaborative lab setting
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary with bonus eligibility
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Your New Organization
This organization is a growing, technology-driven company focused on delivering high-quality networking and optical solutions to customers across telecommunications, data center, and enterprise markets. With continued investment in engineering talent and lab capabilities, the team values hands-on problem solving, collaboration, and technical excellence.
This organization is a growing, technology-driven company focused on delivering high-quality networking and optical solutions to customers across telecommunications, data center, and enterprise markets. With continued investment in engineering talent and lab capabilities, the team values hands-on problem solving, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000–$100,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
