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 - $105K *

The Process Engineer at Sanmina Corporation is responsible for establishing and evaluating manufacturing processes, particularly in soldering, conformal coating, and fixture development. This role inv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Lead process improvements and ensure safety and efficiency standards in manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and operational metrics while driving projects that dir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge application software, contributing to design, coding, and testing. Collaborate on innovative solutions while honing your skills in a dynamic environment focu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Advance quality excellence by driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and acting as the voice of quality across departments and external interactions to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $109K *

Grow your career by maintaining and enhancing intricate electro-mechanical telescope systems in a high-altitude observatory, ensuring reliability and operational excellence for national security missi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace as an Engineering Manager. Lead and inspire engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality flight systems while fostering collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $131K *

Empower the development of innovative ultrasound imaging systems by applying acoustic wave theory and signal processing to create products that enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient outc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $131K *

Drive the development of innovative ultrasound systems and algorithms, enhancing medical imaging capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet clinical needs, ensuring high-quality des...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $116K *

Shape the future of product compliance by implementing strategies that ensure adherence to industry standards, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with engineering and external partners for...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $220K *

Elevate our procurement engineering team to support mission-critical infrastructure programs. Lead technical evaluations and implement quality assurance frameworks to ensure equipment reliability and...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $220K *

Transform procurement engineering for cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Lead a team in establishing standards and ensuring quality across mission-critical equipment procurement, fostering impactful supp...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $151K *

Join a team that impacts aviation safety by leading certification efforts for avionics systems, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to secure global regulatory a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading the OFCI Equipment Procurement Engineering team to drive strategic supplier qualifications and technical standards for mission-critical infrastructure supporting advance...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join our team to establish robust management systems in coating processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration among team...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Oversee the development of innovative packaging solutions in the food and dairy sectors. Lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration across disciplines whi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building innovative backend systems and developer tools that enhance agent memory usability, driving product development and scalability for a competitive edge in AI workflows...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of supplier quality and program readiness by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with APQP/PPAP processes while supporting effective supplier eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $231K *

Discover your potential by leading eye care operations, enhancing exam growth, and ensuring patient satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to attract top talent and optimize the patient journey for op...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $178K *

Join us to define and optimize advanced optical fabrication processes while partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive improvements in yield, stability, and efficiency in...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $140K *

Play a key role in quality engineering, enhancing processes across manufacturing while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure optimal product quality and operational excel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $140K *

Innovate quality processes; enhance manufacturing efficiency while leading compliance and improvement initiatives. Collaborate actively with engineering teams and suppliers to maintain high standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you bridge customer needs with engineering solutions, collaborating across teams to innovate and optimize compliance processes while fostering a dynamic and supportive culture...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Engineer scalable machine vision solutions for automated quality assurance, enhancing manufacturing efficiency through advanced defect detection and closed-loop control systems across diverse environm...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $121K *

Shape the future of automation as you engineer cutting-edge machine vision solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ensure full lifecycle support in this dy...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Execute advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of plasma etch systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize tool performance and ensure maximum u...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.