Optical Engineer Jobs

Discover high-paying Optical Engineer jobs on Ladders. If you're an expert in developing optical systems and components, this is the category for you.

What is an Optical Engineer?

Optical Engineers are professionals who apply the principles of optics to design, create, and improve optical systems and devices. Their work can include research and development in areas such as optical sensors, lasers, and imaging systems.

What are the skills required for an Optical Engineer?

The skills required for Optical Engineers include optical system design, problem-solving, research and development expertise, knowledge of optical software, and a deep understanding of physical sciences and mathematics.

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$80K - $95K *

Champion our multi-faceted support role, driving excellence across clinical, product, and IT teams. Enhance patient care, client satisfaction, and corporate efficiency while navigating varied technica...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $150K *

Optimize customer interactions by providing top-tier technical support and training, managing complex installations, and leading sales efforts. Collaborate across departments to enhance product perfor...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Optimize testing strategies for cutting-edge data center chips, ensuring manufacturability and reliability for remote edge deployment. Lead DFT architecture and collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Drive seamless network operations by managing LAN/WAN/Wireless systems, optimizing infrastructure, and enhancing security solutions. Collaborate on strategic projects while embodying company values an...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative designs in data center engineering. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects that shape the infrastructure of tomorrow, ensuring quality and client satis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $118K *

Join our team to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency in Global Service Centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support installations, troubleshooting, and process impr...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $124K *

Join our team to drive strategic business growth through effective customer consultation, relationship management, and innovative solution implementation while navigating complex challenges and enhanc...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing materials innovation by applying computational science and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to transform research breakthroughs into scala...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative packaging solutions for automotive parts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and sustainability through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Lead design, improve processes, and...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of automotive and industrial applications by driving design wins and fostering key customer relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technical solutions, ensuring maxim...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $195K *

Lead the development of innovative drug-device combination products, oversee cross-functional collaboration and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing projects from concept through...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career with a lead role driving AI-enhanced tools that improve developer workflows. You'll design and implement automated solutions, integrating them seamlessly into existing systems whil...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $156K *

Lead a small scrum team to develop and enhance features in a client-focused application. Blend hands-on coding with management to ensure high-quality technical delivery and foster an AI-first engineer...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by developing advanced software for maritime route optimization, focusing on vessel performance, simulation, and algorithm enhancement for government defense applications. Collabo...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $205K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electrical engineering projects for nuclear power plants, overseeing design phases, and mentoring engineers while ensuring client satisfaction and project succ...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse electrical engineering projects focused on nuclear power plants, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction through effective team coordination and cutti...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive manufacturing and operational plans ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency for commercial and clinical products. Collaborate with leadership to improve processes and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Drive innovation in reward modeling and multi-objective optimization to enhance member experiences. Foster cross-functional collaborations and lead rigorous testing initiatives to optimize promotional...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of our technology by building and shipping complete features end-to-end. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product development while taking ownership of high-quality code and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining transmission line engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety and quality. Drive innovation and transform en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of transmission line engineering by leading complex projects, mentoring talent, and driving innovative solutions, ensuring quality and safety throughout the engineering lifecycle...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $413K *

Build innovative Android solutions that enhance user experiences and support high-scale operations, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for millions of Netflix members. Embr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $152K *

Join our integrated project team to oversee electrical engineering designs and solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating project scope wi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $197K *

Join a team that's redefining semiconductor procurement strategies to drive quality, cost efficiency, and innovation across the supply chain, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $180K *

Champion complex electrical engineering projects at nuclear plants by leading technical teams, defining scopes, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships while leveraging moder...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Optical Engineer do?question toggle

    Optical Engineers utilize the principles of optics to research, develop, and improve optical systems and equipment. This can encompass a wide range of applications, from medical devices and telecommunications equipment to aerospace systems and more.

  • What qualifications do you need to be an Optical Engineer?question toggle

    Most Optical Engineer roles require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as physics or electrical engineering. However, many high-paying Optical Engineer jobs may require a master's degree or Ph.D., along with professional experience in the field.

  • What is the salary range for Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Salary can vary greatly depending upon factors like geographic location, size of the company, and level of experience. However, at Ladders, we host Optical Engineer jobs that offer salaries of $100000 or more.