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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$120K - $180K *

Advance cutting-edge cleanroom fabrication techniques and optimize processes for photon number resolving cryogenic detectors. Collaborate with physicists and engineers to enhance technology supporting...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by enhancing cryogenic detector performance, working closely with physicists and engineers to innovate state-of-the-art Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSP...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced electro-optical systems for spaceflight and defense. Serve as a technical authority, guiding projects from concept to deployment while collaborating with multi-d...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of optical communication by developing innovative firmware for high-speed embedded systems, blending cutting-edge photonics with robust engineering to enhance performance, reliability...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming optical test engineering to enhance next-gen interconnect solutions. Spearhead cross-functional teams, establish strategic testing standards, and drive innovation while...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Optimize photolithography equipment in a fast-paced semiconductor fab, ensuring yield, uptime, and stability while collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and enhance processes. Drive performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $186K *

Invent advanced optical solutions for augmented reality, engaging with vendors and customers while leveraging your expertise to drive R&D initiatives and optimize performance in head-mounted displays...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $126K *

Transform product requirements into high-quality standards and processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and reliability in manufacturing advanced optical and electro-optical syst...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of medical imaging technology by designing and developing innovative optical systems, conducting clinical trials, and collaborating with a skilled laboratory team to advance bio-photo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in hardware design by leading innovative projects, collaborating across teams, and delivering cutting-edge transceiver modules that meet industry standards and customer needs...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $95K *

Elevate customer success by implementing and optimizing ZEISS 3D scanning solutions. Engage directly with engineering teams to ensure precise execution and training, while troubleshooting and adapting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Optimize advanced optical systems design through testing, analysis, and simulation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system improvements, ensuring high accountability and technical own...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Engage in cutting-edge optical system design and validation for space missions. Collaborate with engineers on modeling, experimental testing, and technology integration, driving advancements in high-p...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $201K *

Innovate high-performance data center interconnect solutions by defining optical strategies, designing fiber routing topologies, and collaborating with mechanical engineers to optimize optical compone...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $110K *

Optimize your career with a dynamic team specializing in opto-mechanical design and analysis for spaceflight instruments. Leverage your skills to support innovative projects that push the boundaries o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Tackle the challenges of photolithography equipment optimization in a semiconductor fab, driving yield and process stability while collaborating with engineers in a cleanroom environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive excellence in photolithography equipment in a semiconductor fab by installing, optimizing, and maintaining systems to enhance yield and stability, working closely with engineering teams for impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Champion innovative techniques in high-contrast imaging for exoplanet missions. Collaborate on groundbreaking projects while conducting experiments and contributing to scientific literature. Join a fo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Drive innovative solutions in optical science, focusing on high-contrast imaging technologies, including the PIAA-Vortex coronagraph. Collaborate on groundbreaking projects to advance NASA's exoplanet...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Innovate and develop cutting-edge electro-optical systems, collaborating across teams to enhance product performance, manage test procedures, and ensure quality in system integration and customer deli...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining automated inspection solutions for circuit card assemblies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality in a dy...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the verification and characterization of cutting-edge high-speed electro-optic links, leveraging both hands-on lab work and strategic oversight to solve complex signal inte...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $181K *

Champion the design and testing of advanced photonic integrated circuits, driving innovation in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. Elevate RF and photonic systems development while ensuring proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $150K *

Transform photonic quantum computing by leading advanced process integration and lithography efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and refine fabrication techniques, ensuring th...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team to drive quality assurance in software development, creating test plans, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies like lasers and robots to enhance our innovative solutions...

Reposted 5 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.