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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$168K - $303K *

Shape your career with this hands-on role leading the Observability platform, driving technical direction, and influencing across teams to enhance reliability and performance at enterprise scale...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $128K *

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

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by leading validation efforts and driving improvements in testing and analysis across server, storage, and AI infrastructure platforms while managing cross...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$149K - $211K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions to tackle complex engineering challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and drive technological...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a vital team conducting audits and supporting task groups within multiple managed programs. Drive process improvements, collaborate with diverse teams, and facilitate training initiatives while e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to drive excellence in welding procedures by conducting audits, supporting task groups, and maintaining auditor engagement across multiple Industry Managed Programs, ensuring complianc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive collaboration and lead initiatives within Industry Managed Programs by conducting audits, managing task groups, and supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $240K *

Lead our R&D software engineering team, guiding development, architecture, and lifecycle management of medical device software. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure aligned and reliable software s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join us to oversee engineering support for MM&C and CAPEX projects, enhance plant performance, manage project scopes and budgets, and develop cost-effective solutions—all while working with a diverse...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive quality assurance for a multi-cloud micro-segmentation platform. You'll innovate automated testing strategies, ensuring resilience and performance across AWS, Azure, and GCP with a focus on secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Drive product safety initiatives within R&D, ensuring compliance and integration of safety protocols throughout development while mentoring engineers to foster a robust safety culture...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Help us shape the future of technology by leading the architecture and design of enterprise-wide applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive technical excellence and innovation across multipl...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join the team to enhance product reliability for advanced ultrafast and UV laser systems. Focus on reliability modeling, testing, and failure analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $115K *

Tackle manufacturing challenges by driving process improvement and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Support operators with hands-on solutions while leading cost reduction and quality initiati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advancing gas flow and pressure testing within R&D. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop innovative metrology solutions and apply engineering principles in the semiconductor i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Engineer optimized manufacturing processes to boost efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, employing critical thinking and data-driven analysis. Drive continuous improvement...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Contribute to optimizing material support solutions, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute logistics strategies, manage MRP processes, and impr...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Drive efficient material support solutions by optimizing supply processes, coordinating teams and ensuring compliance in this pivotal engineering role. Leverage expertise in logistics analysis to enha...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer site-level MES implementations connecting technology and operations. Lead cross-functional teams to successfully execute Siemens Opcenter in semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring alignment and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Transform mechanical engineering through innovative design and integration of advanced avionics hardware. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance aerospace solutions while ensuring qualit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $141K *

Innovate your career by creating advanced mechanical designs for high-performance telecom products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions under thermal and density constraints w...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines to transform large datasets for AI/ML applications, ensuring data quality and integrity through innovative solutions and effective collaboration with cross...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and validate cutting-edge electronic hardware and PCB solutions, enhancing innovative electro-optical and instrumentation systems from con...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform complex scientific concepts into deployable code by leading coordination among scientists, developers, and cloud engineers. Provide crucial project management to ensure successful project ex...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Drive network engineering excellence, ensuring reliable and secure operations across network and cloud infrastructures while achieving compliance and optimization in support of mission objectives...

Arcola, VAIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.