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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$158K - $237K *

Elevate your career by owning the design and delivery of innovative Photonic ICs, collaborating across teams to meet product specifications, and enhancing the future of accelerated computing in data c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Drive innovation by developing and qualifying manufacturing processes from concept to production, working collaboratively with engineering teams to ensure successful equipment transfer and optimizatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K *

Lead a dynamic sales team while providing top-tier HVAC engineering solutions. This role blends technical expertise with leadership to deliver efficient, customized HVAC systems, ensuring client satis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation by enhancing the affordability and reliability of Magnetic Resonance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and analyze electronic hardware, ensuring high performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$144K - $210K *

Elevate your career by joining a team that builds innovative software for automated scientific analysis. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop cutting-edge tools, enhancing the future o...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $256K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven scientific platforms. You’ll design, build, and optimize backend systems and data infrastructures, collaborating with experts to elevate orchestratio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Design innovative engineering solutions to enhance product performance, streamline processes and support teams in delivering high-quality results while ensuring compliance with global standards and sa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality control laboratories by expanding microbiology capabilities through equipment management, testing methodologies, and staff training, ensuring compliance and excellence in m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $184K *

Transform product engineering by collaborating across teams to define requirements, prioritize releases, and enhance digital design tools, ensuring optimal user experience and innovative solutions in...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer development of advanced EO/IR imaging systems, ensuring performance and integration across multi-disciplinary teams, from concept to production, to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by becoming the key technical advisor for deploying AI-driven solutions in pharmaceutical and chemical environments, ensuring customer success while integrating enginee...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $165K *

Champion resilient electrical solutions for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliability, oversee installation, and ensure compliance with safety standards wh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $272K *

Transform your career by pioneering photonics test solutions. Collaborate with customers to develop game-changing products, conduct market research, and drive revenue growth while representing the com...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$96K - $128K *

Innovate in advanced manufacturing technology by resolving production challenges, developing documentation, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing RF pre-ionization technology for fusion generators. Drive experimental design, execution, and performance optimization to achieve cutting-edge plasma systems while collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Manage quality engineering efforts by defining standards, implementing practices, and ensuring conformity across manufacturing processes in order to enhance customer satisfaction and product reliabili...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $184K *

Take ownership of image processing innovations, developing algorithms for advanced target detection and tracking. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance metrics across complex systems...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join us to innovate within the 3D printing field by integrating complex electro-mechanical systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products from R&D to production, ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining product development by integrating complex electro-mechanical systems, collaborating across design disciplines, and optimizing performance through innovative testing and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining semiconductor solutions by leading projects that bridge complex engineering challenges with AI innovations. Drive customer success through collaborative design and delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $192K *

Lead the mechanical design and integration of advanced pouch battery systems. Take ownership of cell architecture and engineering drawings, driving productization and manufacturing scale-up to deliver...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electronics manufacturing. As a Process Engineer, you will drive production excellence, troubleshoot design issues, and collaborate across departments to ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes, ensuring designs are practical and meet vendor capabilities. Collaborate with teams to solve problems, enhance efficiency, and deliver high-quality products...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's advancing automatic transmission software solutions. Own and manage features, coordinate validation, and ensure quality deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize process flows and layouts to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to support operational needs and implement impactful engineering sol...

1 week 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.