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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$90K - $120K *

The Industrial/Semiconductor Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for full mechanical design, including HVAC/Exhaust, cleanroom design, plumbing, and process utility systems for projects in advance...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Accelerate procurement excellence by leading hardware sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships. Drive a growing team to negotiate complex agreements, ensuring Oklo's product needs are m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by designing and developing innovative software solutions. Own the software lifecycle from testing to implementation, while troubleshooting and enhancing applications to meet ou...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $220K *

Drive quality assurance for electronic components in a cross-functional team. Oversee evaluation, selection, and procurement processes to meet high standards, ensuring seamless integration into cuttin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Develop and optimize radar-based perception systems, combining cutting-edge technology with best practices. Lead projects in data fusion and model deployment while mentoring junior engineers to enhanc...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Contribute to the maintenance and service of diagnostic imaging systems. Engage closely with clinical teams to ensure equipment reliability. Your role will involve installation, troubleshooting, and t...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing the infrastructure and release strategies to ensure product scalability and reliability, aligning cross-functional teams to enhance customer adoption and operational exce...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that will lead the end-to-end migration of legacy systems to new platforms, enhancing reliability and performance while driving engineering discipline and AI integration for improved produ...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in migrating a legacy platform to a new data pipeline while ensuring seamless customer experience. Drive architectural decisions, restore platform reliability, and cultivate engineerin...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's leading the migration to a new data pipeline while enhancing product reliability. Drive engineering excellence, partner across teams, and leverage AI for productivity in a dynamic...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $152K *

Join a team that's transforming medical imaging through AI. Lead initiatives in deploying and optimizing computational imaging pipelines, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence whil...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $97K *

Tackle complex field service tasks, ensuring prompt installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced systems in a customer-facing role. Utilize technical expertise and interpersonal skills t...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $189K *

Empower transformative growth by developing innovative product solutions. Manage complex technical direction for Advanced Compute Platform, collaborating cross-functionally with teams to ensure excell...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in FPGA design, contributing to cutting-edge autonomy systems with a collaborative team focused on hardware integration, testing, and high product quality, pivotal for the technology r...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare sales by driving new business, managing territories, and fostering relationships with clinicians. Leverage your expertise to achieve sales goals while delivering product...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Support multiple capital projects in healthcare by designing electrical systems, ensuring compliance with codes, and coordinating with various disciplines for optimal project delivery...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $285K *

Accelerate ASIC verification processes by developing and executing robust test plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance of silicon designs while driving innov...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $210K *

Lead a technical team to define strategy and execute user-facing features, ensuring quality and scalability while developing engineers and maintaining hands-on coding responsibilities for impactful pr...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver technical sales solutions, enhancing customer relationships and optimizing application issues in Low Voltage drives and PLCs. Collaborate across departments to ensure cu...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$168K - $244K *

Innovate solutions for autonomous driving challenges by enhancing model performance and collaborating with machine learning teams. Drive research on uncertainty indicators, provide insights into model...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $241K *

Optimize autonomous driving development through advanced algorithm design, robust integration, and effective mentoring. Shape the future of automotive robotics while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $244K *

Drive innovation as you design and implement software for autonomous vehicle localization. Collaborate with experts to enhance code quality and lead the development of cutting-edge solutions in roboti...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Collaborate with project teams to design and implement process systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency from inception to completion within the food-processing industry...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $125K *

Empower quality and sourcing initiatives by leading supplier evaluations, conducting audits, and optimizing supplier agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with engineering an...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Tackle high-speed data challenges as you drive innovative solutions from concept to production, collaborating with teams to support customer needs and optimize performance across various market segmen...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.