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.
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1,000+ Optical Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA
$ Average salary: 155,937Mechanical Design Engineer: Robotics Hardware Engineering
1 week agoDrive innovative mechanical design solutions for robotics in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, focusing on ergonomics, performance, and reliability while ensuring safety and quality throughout the development process.Requirements: BS in Mechanical Engineering + 5+ years in Mechanical Design, CAD skills.Supplier Quality Engineer
1 month agoUnlock potential by ensuring supplier quality and compliance, driving improvement initiatives, and fostering relationships across supply chains to maintain high standards in products and services while supporting regulatory adherence.Requirements: Bachelor's in Science/Engineering, 5+ years supplier quality experience, ISO 13485.Senior Materials Scientist or Engineer
2 weeks agoCreate innovative materials solutions for lunar surface systems, evaluating their performance under extreme conditions to inform hardware design and testing. Collaborate with a diverse team to advance space exploration technologies and methodologies.Requirements: B.S. in Engineering or Science, 5+ years in materials for space apps.
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Engineering Manager
5 days agoLead engineering efforts to unite production demands with innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and cohesiveness across operations while fostering team development and ensuring project alignment with business goals.Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering; 7+ years management; CAD software skills.Special Projects Engineer
2 weeks agoInnovate by leading high-impact engineering projects that translate complex requirements into actionable plans, ensuring technical accuracy and quality outcomes while collaborating across teams and managing deadlines effectively.Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering or relevant experience; 3+ years in engineering.Product Engineer
1 week agoUnlock potential by owning the entire self-serve product experience, driving impactful improvements with high velocity, and shaping the revenue growth channel from day one. Collaborate with a founding team to redefine product success in a startup environment.Requirements: 5+ years in product roles, strong design taste, PLG or growth experience required.Senior Engineering Manager
3 weeks agoBuild and lead a high-performance technical team, driving innovation and effective system design while ensuring timely delivery of customer-centric software solutions with integrated feedback from real field users.Requirements: 5+ years engineering management, strong knowledge of Rust, React, Python.Design Engineer
$90K — $130K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States1 week agoJoin a team that's passionate about transforming healthcare design! As a design engineer, you'll create intuitive user interfaces for innovative healthcare solutions while collaborating with engineers to tackle complex user experience challenges.Requirements: 4+ years design experience, healthcare background, React, HTML/CSS expertise.Members who searched for Optical Engineer, also searched for:
Engineering Group Lead
1 week agoDrive engineering excellence by leading the Mechanical Engineering team. You'll mentor, coach, and manage resource planning to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget while fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.Requirements: B.S. in Engineering, 8+ years experience, project management skills, CAD knowledge.Senior Superconductor Engineer
3 weeks agoChampion the design and implementation of superconducting hardware, leading cross-team efforts to innovate and qualify technologies for fusion deployment while ensuring performance validation under real-world conditions.Requirements: Advanced degree, experience in superconductivity and electromagnetics.Principal Engineer, Autonomy
3 days agoJoin a team that's shaping the future of autonomy by owning technical direction across perception, prediction, and planning. Drive production-ready solutions with deep expertise and influence across the autonomy stack. Your vision will lead the way!Requirements: 15+ years expertise in autonomy systems; C++/Python; deep learning; ROS/ROS 2.Senior Electrical Engineer
2 weeks agoDrive the design of electrical distribution systems for commercial and educational facilities, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to produce effective electrical solutions.Requirements: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; 6+ years experience; Revit, AutoCAD proficient.Associate Electrical Systems Engineer
1 week agoEmpower aircraft design by creating and modifying essential electrical systems, including in-flight entertainment and communication systems. Collaborate on architecture development, testing, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering; 2+ years relevant experience; electrical systems knowledge.Associate Electrical Systems Engineer
1 week agoJoin us in designing cutting-edge electrical systems for VIP/VVIP aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions and contribute to project success within a dynamic environment.Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering, 2 years experience, knowledge of electrical systems.Solutions Engineer
$83K — $154K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States3 weeks agoEngage with commercial and defense customers to provide technical pre-sales support for GNSS, timing, and inertial navigation solutions. Drive customer integration projects and deliver product demonstrations across the Americas region.Requirements: Bachelor's degree or military training; 4+ years in technical sales; GNSS expertise.Quality Engineer - 482
2 weeks agoTake ownership of aerospace quality as you lead critical initiatives, inspire teams, and enhance manufacturing processes. Your expertise will ensure compliance with rigorous standards, driving excellence from product concept to production.Requirements: Bachelor's in STEM; 2+ years aerospace experience; AS9100 knowledge.Optimization Solutions Architect, OPTICS
4 weeks agoInspire cost optimization strategies for major clients, driving cloud efficiency through expert insights and direct collaboration with C-suite executives. Lead initiatives that simplify costs while promoting best practices across large-scale deployments.Requirements: 3+ years experience in cloud systems, consultative roles; AWS cert preferred.Process Engineer - Fuel Recycling
$100K — $160K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States3 weeks agoDrive process innovation for chemical subsystems, ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating across teams to enhance design and operation at a cutting-edge fuel recycling facility.Requirements: Degree in chemical engineering; 7+ years experience in chemical engineering.Senior Manager Mechanical Engineering, Modules
3 weeks agoUnlock potential by leading mechanical hardware design for innovative fusion devices. Mentor a dynamic engineering team while driving technical standards, collaboration, and process improvements to enhance system performance and accelerate innovation.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 10+ years experience; management experience.Director, Supply Chain - Optical Transceivers & Fiber
3 days agoLead the charge in sourcing strategy and supplier management to ensure reliable, cost-effective procurement of critical networking components, while developing strong relationships across engineering, operations, and finance to support business growth.Requirements: Bachelor's in Supply Chain; 10+ years sourcing experience; team leadership.Software Engineer - UI
2 weeks agoJoin a team that's pioneering UI design for mission-critical C2 interfaces. Drive innovation by creating performant, user-centered components for autonomous vehicles, collaborating closely with designers and stakeholders in dynamic environments.Requirements: Bachelor's in CS/Engineering or 2+ years experience; React, TypeScript.Engineering Manager
3 weeks agoDrive the success of a high-performing platform engineering team. Lead initiatives for how creative content is managed, leveraging AI and fostering collaboration across product teams to deliver impactful solutions for millions of users.Requirements: 3-10 yrs engineering team leadership, strong AI fluency, platform experienceDirector of Engineering, Graph
3 weeks agoTransform the creative landscape by leading a high-performing engineering team to develop a cutting-edge node-based platform integrating generative AI and creative workflows. Shape both the product vision and strategic execution in this foundational role.Requirements: 12+ years software engineering; 5+ years leadership; strong in system architecture.Sr. Software Engineer (Operational Systems Team)
$153K — $179K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States2 weeks agoTransform the core of laboratory operations by leading complex software initiatives, mentoring engineers, and optimizing scalable systems to enhance efficiency and drive technical excellence across our growing platform.Requirements: Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science; 8-12 years in software engineering; Node.js, PostgreSQL.Mechanical Engineering Manager, Modules
3 weeks agoInspire innovation by leading mechanical hardware design for advanced fusion systems. Drive high-impact engineering efforts, mentor a dynamic team, and optimize processes to enhance performance and reliability in a collaborative environment.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 5+ years experience; 2+ years management
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FAQ About Optical Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA
What does an Optical Engineer do?
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?
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?
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.