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 - $120K *

Pioneer optical engineering solutions, collaborating with clients to address complex challenges. Lead the development from concept to prototype, ensuring innovative, manufacturable designs that align...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $252K *

Discover a pivotal role in advancing optical systems for spaceborne applications. Lead assembly, integration, and testing while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to transition prototypes into...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $292K *

Advance optical systems by leading assembly, integration, and testing for spaceborne products, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to transition prototypes into production while ensuring rigo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Design and implement advanced optical diagnostics for aerodynamic testing, optimizing data collection and analysis across subsonic to hypersonic wind tunnels, while leading team efforts in innovative...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engineer cutting-edge optical diagnostics for advanced aerodynamic testing. Lead innovative projects, deliver critical data, and foster technical excellence within a dynamic team, impacting national d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to validate and characterize imaging systems. Leverage hands-on skills in optical testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to cutting-edge developments in c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

Drive innovation in camera and imaging systems by executing hands-on tests, optimizing workflows, and collaborating across teams. Utilize your expertise to validate and enhance optical performance in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing thermal technology in innovative ways while managing diverse projects and collaborating globally, ensuring products exceed expectations and drive business suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by enhancing display systems through innovative modeling, analysis, and collaboration with experts. Leverage advanced simulation tools to drive product performance and create compelli...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative optical metrology projects, collaborating with diverse teams to design and qualify advanced instrumentation and test methodologies for ultra-precise optical asse...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $163K *

Join the forefront of optical innovation, driving the design and development of advanced optical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform complex ideas into high-performance prod...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Innovate optical systems by designing, testing, and optimizing lenses and sensors. Collaborate effectively with engineering teams to enhance performance and ensure adherence to acceptance criteria acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $240K *

Unlock potential by designing cutting-edge opto-mechanical assemblies for broadband plasma wafer inspection. Collaborate across teams to develop market-leading semiconductor inspection tools, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$183K - $389K *

Shape the future of optical/electrical interconnect devices by leading a high-performing engineering team, ensuring strategic alignment and innovation in HPE Networking technologies while influencing...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $276K *

Lead the charge in innovative optical design for space and airborne systems. Contribute to all stages from analysis to integration while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with mission...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $201K *

Develop innovative optical components for next-gen Silicon Photonics products. Drive the complete lifecycle from design to high-volume manufacturing while enhancing industry-leading interconnect techn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $149K *

Innovate testing strategies for advanced optical products. Collaborate with R&D and production teams to optimize designs and ensure quality through sophisticated data analysis and AI integration, driv...

Nepean, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$144K - $191K *

Join our innovative team as an Optical Engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems for spaceborne applications, collaborating with cross-functional experts to t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $168K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative optical systems and technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and refine cutting-edge photonic products that push the boundari...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $221K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing high-performance optical systems in the semiconductor sector. Engage in the entire design cycle, from specifications to integration, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $191K *

Empower advanced optical technology through technical leadership in precision optomechanical systems. Drive development and integration of innovative optical alignment and bonding solutions, collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $128K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and automate optical testing solutions for precision applications, ensuring design verification and enhancing product life cycle management in a dynamic e...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $175K *

Lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge optical mechanisms for our innovative satellite payloads, significantly impacting space and Earth-based applications. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $155K *

Champion the development of advanced optical thin film coatings and processes, collaborating across engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance product performance and manufacturing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Strategize innovative optical solutions by leading a global, multi-disciplinary engineering team to drive product development from concept to production while engaging with key hyperscale customers an...

Reposted 1 week 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.