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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$115K - $125K *

Engage as a trusted advisor, leveraging your technical expertise in mobile SDKs to drive customer success, optimize HERE's location products, and resolve complex issues throughout their lifecycle. You...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $105K *

Join a team that drives high-impact medical communications programs through expert event planning and execution. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver complex engagements in a fast-pa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful programs by leading project workflows, ensuring compliance with PMO standards, and optimizing team productivity in a dynamic government consulting environment. You...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence in logistics by leading 3PL relationships, overseeing fulfillment, and enhancing inventory accuracy across wholesale and ecommerce channels, while ensuring timely shipment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $182K *

Drive project success by leading teams, managing client expectations, and synthesizing research insights to deliver innovative solutions in the healthcare consulting sector, ensuring alignment with cl...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$350K - $380K *

Elevate your career by leading international sales efforts in the defense sector. Drive growth through strategic relationships, market insights, and effective teamwork while navigating complex client...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $183K *

Join a team that drives sales of innovative analytical solutions across Georgia and Alabama. Build long-lasting customer relationships while delivering tailored consultative services to diverse labora...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $138K *

Join a team that designs innovative metal building systems, ensuring structural integrity and safety while collaborating closely with stakeholders for project success. Embrace unique challenges and op...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Champion impactful research that drives product decisions in the secrets management domain, ensuring user needs influence development while working in a fast-paced environment with high ownership and...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $95K *

Elevate our governance and risk management efforts by ensuring CMMC compliance through detailed scoping, documentation, and client collaboration, while serving as a trusted advisor for adherence to in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $197K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering enterprise customers with cutting-edge data replication solutions. Your role will bridge sales and technology, ensuring clients achieve their goals through t...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $288K *

Drive the U.S. field marketing strategy for Neurology and Oncology. Lead regional demand generation and tailored marketing execution while collaborating across teams to achieve on-label product educat...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $197K *

Partner with us to empower Enterprise customers with data replication solutions, providing technical expertise and navigating complex business needs while collaborating closely with cross-functional t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic modernization initiatives as an Enterprise Architect. Collaborate with clients to transform legacy systems into scalable cloud-native architectures, ensuring secu...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise customers to shape product priorities, bridge sales and engineering teams, and drive product success. Lead the communication loop, prioritize customer needs, and implement high...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive impactful sales growth by leveraging technical expertise and relationship-building skills. Manage the entire sales cycle effectively, from prospecting to closing, while fostering trust with clie...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $124K *

Empower sales teams by analyzing and optimizing sales operations processes, enhancing effectiveness and productivity through actionable insights and collaboration across departments...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Deliver robust network engineering expertise to enhance AMR program performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and security within industrial manufacturing environments, while collaborating with cros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Elevate the performance of our Global Data Center Execution Engineering team by overseeing the design and execution of electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, managing projects, and streamlini...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $250K *

Provide strategic oversight for global clinical trial execution, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, budgets, and regulations while fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving operationa...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Elevate construction quality standards while overseeing project compliance with established quality systems. Manage quality control on-site across various phases of construction, ensuring effective co...

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1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Advance the patient experience by leading the design of comprehensive web and mobile UX, ensuring high conversion rates and usability through end-to-end journey ownership, A/B testing, and a robust de...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming operations through strategic project management. Collaborate across functions to develop business cases, oversee multiple major initiatives, and ensure successful proje...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $215K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in energy consulting, leading impactful projects and collaborating with experts to shape strategic operational strategies for power and energy sector clients while...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $194K *

Advance your career by ensuring airworthiness compliance across all phases of aircraft development. Collaborate with engineers and authorities to create certification plans and technical solutions in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.