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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$70K - $95K *

Champion process innovation by optimizing manufacturing methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in automotive production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Join a team focused on enhancing manufacturing efficiency and quality. Design, troubleshoot, and optimize processes to reduce waste and ensure exceptional product quality while collaborating with cros...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovative electrical system designs for commercial and educational facilities. Lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with clients, vend...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Elevate user-centric solutions by leading product development and championing best practices in requirements management. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation in Fertility and Women’s Hea...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Drive the design of electrical distribution systems for commercial and educational facilities, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to produce eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $110K *

Deliver innovative electrical designs for commercial and educational facilities. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to create effective and compliant systems, ensuring quality and ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's leading innovative digital electronics design for space applications. Shape solutions for command/control systems and ensure high reliability through comprehensive lifecycle managem...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Engineer innovative digital electronics for space applications. Lead design, analysis and testing of high-reliability systems. Collaborate cross-functionally and support customer interfaces to deliver...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $175K *

Join our innovative team to create advanced optical designs, conduct precision analysis, and deliver exceptional solutions tailored to customer specifications, while enhancing manufacturing processes...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Develop and implement advanced design automation and workflows that enhance engineering effectiveness, while mentoring teams and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative software solutio...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Support the development and maintenance of electro-optical test stations, overseeing their construction, performance, and reliability while fostering collaboration and training to optimize team capabi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $110K *

Transform your career as you lead and enhance production efficiency, ensuring quality in advanced aerospace manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's committed to engineering integrated fire control solutions. Collaborate with experts to develop scalable C++ applications and improve system performance. Drive innovation and take p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $219K *

Help us drive innovative manufacturing research by blending AI, automation, and engineering. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to advance experimental workflows and redefine production proce...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on ensuring quality and compliance in manufacturing processes while fostering collaboration across departments. Enhance product excellence and customer satisfaction through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Level II, driving quality compliance in aerospace procurement. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement metrics, manage supplier relations, and lead qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Lead Environmental Engineer, driving complex environmental projects and ensuring compliance with regulations. Utilize your expertise to improve sustainability metrics...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced electrical systems for nuclear projects. Use your expertise in power engineering to ensure compliance and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $261K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in integrated photonic technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic research team to develop and validate cutting-edge solutions that enable breakthrough products an...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Optimize IT operations by integrating and managing cutting-edge AI and productivity tools, creating a seamless environment for team collaboration while upholding robust security standards across all p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $146K *

Optimize equipment performance and strategic planning for semiconductor tools, ensuring readiness while driving process improvement and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, high-tech environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Develop optimized software solutions that bridge hardware and deep learning, enhancing performance for AI workloads. Collaborate with top engineers to advance kernel libraries, ensuring maximum effici...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $215K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative analog systems for space applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop high-quality measurement instruments, driving projects from concept to deploym...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion the design and development of airframe structures, leading cross-functional teams to meet performance and safety standards for a cutting-edge hybrid-electric aircraft, while influencing major...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Drive manufacturing efficiency by collaborating with a dynamic technical team to innovate and implement electrical and controls engineering solutions, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery improvemen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.