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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$120K - $150K *

Join our team to design and build user-focused applications for controlling advanced automated aircraft systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in real-time interfaces and contributing to industry-lea...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $113K *

Take ownership of technical service and support for biotech equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and driving revenue. Collaborate with teams and customers to enhance system reliability and deliver exc...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $130K *

Transform your career by providing technical service and support for cutting-edge equipment. Minimize customer downtime, enhance reliability, and champion commercial success while working collaborativ...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$57K - $110K *

Build your career with a leading tech team in field service, providing crucial support and technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and system reliability within biotechnology and life sci...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $133K *

Transform your career by providing key support for high-resolution mass spectrometry systems. You'll install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through expert diagno...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $137K *

Partner with us to provide expert installation and support for advanced scientific instruments in dynamic research settings, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction through expert troub...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $133K *

Help us support, install, and maintain advanced mass spectrometry systems. You’ll ensure customers’ instruments operate efficiently while providing top-notch training and service, fostering strong cus...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead product engineers and drive innovative solutions, enhancing the developer experience while balancing technical excellence and user needs within a high...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$500K+*

Lead the charge in developing innovative ML systems and strategies across multiple teams, enhancing message personalization and asset generation for richer user experiences globally...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing innovative embedded systems solutions, collaborating effectively with hardware teams, and ensuring high standards of quality through rigorous testing and o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $168K *

Elevate the performance of cryo-electron microscopy by supporting users, enhancing workflows, and optimizing data collection. Be part of a global team dedicated to advancing scientific research throug...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as a leader in Customer Premises Equipment management, driving innovation and operational excellence. Oversee CPE solutions, enhance customer connectivity, and align engineering st...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

Drive success by acting as the technical SME for high-value sales engagements, ensuring seamless solutions that align with client needs across diverse aviation sectors while fostering digital transfor...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $178K *

Transform customer interactions with your expertise in high-speed interconnect solutions, specifically optical fiber technologies. Drive product adoption, support design-in activities, and collaborate...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $147K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of electrical engineering by integrating power generation solutions. Collaborate across teams, manage high-stakes projects, and be the technical authority driving...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by resolving complex technical issues and delivering expert training. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance service excellence, driving first-time fix rates while fostering skill...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $128K *

Empower performance by enhancing the reliability and scalability of global, multi-cloud infrastructure. Drive automation culture through coding and observability improvements, managing incidents while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $135K *

Champion the validation and optimization of high-speed GPU fabrics, ensuring peak performance for AI workloads. Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex networking issues, impacting...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Transform customer experiences by providing expert adhesive solutions, supporting product evaluations, and optimizing performance in automotive, industrial, and medical applications. Leverage technica...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $240K *

Drive the growth of engineers and engineering practices by coaching and coding. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, deliver quality code, and enhance user experience while ensuring timely resolut...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Analyze complex problems to ship features and improvements efficiently. Lead development efforts in a dynamic environment, collaborating with teams and customers to drive impactful solutions and accel...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $230K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI products for a resilient global supply chain. Drive strategies, governance, and scalable AI delivery while partnering across teams to enhance data readiness and operation...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's integral to optimizing GPU performance for CSPs, collaborating with engineering teams to drive performance improvements, gather insights, and validate configurations to meet custome...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your skills by supporting critical enterprise applications for IRS Common API Services, focusing on production operations, incident management, and application troubleshooting in a dynamic, re...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Lead the charge in generating new business sales in a defined territory, developing strategic plans and forecasting within the surgical market, while maintaining high standards of ethics and professio...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.