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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$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategies into actionable plans while driving growth in the Automotive Lighting sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate product performance, manage P&L, and ensur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $285K *

Drive advanced system design for free-space optical navigation sensors, integrating complex optics and electronics. Lead engineering teams while innovating in high-stakes environments to deliver solut...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate missile defense solutions by ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and overseeing critical hardware verification processes within complex DoD programs...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Champion innovative designs and support for vacuum systems in a state-of-the-art lab, ensuring effective facility operations and safety compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance rocket eng...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $97K *

Optimize complex electromechanical systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, troubleshooting challenges, and ensuring product quality in semiconductor eq...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $120K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by leading production scale-up and optimizing processes for advanced ion deposition systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the engineering team's efforts to enhance Microwave Systems and MRO Value Stream processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and technical excellence in project deliverables while fostering collaborat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $155K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by tackling quality and efficiency challenges through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. Lead initiatives to enhance production...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing application projects in Tube & Wire Forming. From feasibility studies to customer support, you'll ensure effective development and optimal results across all...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Manage sustaining engineering for LightWELD products through production and service lifecycles. Lead investigations, implement design improvements, and ensure compliance while collaborating across cro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate industrial control systems by developing robust solutions for laser applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to industry standards while optimizing costs and e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $275K *

Transform AI initiatives across organization by managing portfolios, driving execution, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Lead cross-functional teams to maximize impact and streamline operations, en...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Empower innovation by designing cutting-edge electronic systems. Collaborate across teams to create, test, and certify advanced technology solutions that drive the future of agriculture. Join us in re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$142K - $235K *

Lead the simulation engineering team to develop and integrate advanced simulation models, ensuring timely delivery of cutting-edge capabilities for space exploration. Engage in hands-on technical work...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate algorithms across diverse domains, focusing on design, validation, and implementation. Seek candidates with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to tackle real-world chall...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality engineering initiatives for new product introductions, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with performance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Champion an innovative Systems Engineer role, collaborating with tech teams and vendors to advance product development, enhance designs, and tackle complex technical challenges in a dynamic environmen...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $136K *

Unlock potential by managing spacecraft mass properties and ensuring design integrity. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define and verify mass data, facilitate successful spacecraft build...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $136K *

Engineer mass properties for spacecraft, managing weight, CG, and inertia throughout design and testing phases. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy, build reports, and maintain data integrity fo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Engage with our manufacturing processes to drive quality, improve design, and optimize production. Own problem identification to implementation in a hands-on capacity, ensuring our product meets high...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower advanced mechanical and fluid analysis to drive innovative uranium enrichment technology and enhance equipment performance through multidisciplinary collaboration and rigorous evaluation of de...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by managing and enhancing production lines, leveraging lean manufacturing principles, improving processes, and leading quality analysis in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Innovate systems engineering practices by defining and managing requirements to bridge customer needs with product goals. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure clarity in complex defense projects a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading technical initiatives in gas turbine auxiliary systems. Collaborate with a diverse team to oversee design, project execution, and operational improvements to enhance equ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $200K *

Oversee the integration of satellite ground system requirements into digital engineering artifacts. Engage across teams to ensure software alignment with mission objectives while formulating verificat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.