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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$90K - $120K *

Build and innovate with a team focused on advancing fusion energy technology. You'll engage in hands-on electronics assembly, troubleshooting, and integration while collaborating in a dynamic lab envi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Drive quality compliance and product assurance in a dynamic environment. Lead auditing functions, manage quality systems, and interface with clients and regulatory bodies to uphold high standards in p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Help us ensure top-notch product quality and compliance at our facility. As a Quality Engineer, you'll lead audits and manage quality systems to meet both customer and government standards in a dynami...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Help us drive insightful equity research to influence the semiconductor market, collaborating closely with senior analysts while demonstrating initiative and expertise in finance, modeling, and techno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $131K *

Transform quality assurance by leading engineering initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $174K *

Champion hands-on maintenance and calibration activities, ensuring timely GMP and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing laboratory. Lead troubleshooting and optimize equipment performance to suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Unlock innovation by joining a dynamic silicon design team, focused on creating cutting-edge ASICs. Collaborate across disciplines to develop high-performance, low-power circuits that influence produc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Empower innovation by developing advanced manufacturing processes for high-pressure turbine components. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency while driving continuous imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by integrating technical solutions to meet customer needs. You'll enhance product development while leading projects for key accounts, providing market analysis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $175K *

Transform operational space solutions by integrating AI/ML to enhance capabilities for warfighters and users, driving innovation in space enterprise solutions across various missions and programs whil...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Build innovative marketing systems that synergize design and AI to create streamlined, impactful campaigns across channels, enabling rapid production and optimization for maximum engagement...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the design of advanced FPGA solutions for satellite communication systems. Drive innovation through high-speed digital signal processing and interface software development, ensuring successfu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by providing technical support for diverse piping and utility systems projects, managing them from conception to startup. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and ti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Engage with customers to enhance their experience, providing expert support through process evaluation, enhancements, and installations. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $249K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mission systems engineering, leading development and integration to ensure operational excellence and enduring quality. Drive innovation, manage technical basel...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Optimize and sustain efficient manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, ensuring high-quality product output and safety standards while driving continuous improvements and reducing waste in pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $164K *

Oversee the modernization and reliability of safety systems in a dynamic research setting. Lead upgrades, troubleshoot existing infrastructure, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Strategize and execute comprehensive network infrastructure solutions to enhance security and performance across virtual and physical environments, leveraging advanced technologies and systems for mis...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Drive team success by managing daily operations, fostering morale, and addressing production goals while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $184K *

Champion regulatory excellence as a Principal Scientist, leading medical device strategy & compliance for impactful projects across the Americas, collaborating with global teams & ensuring the success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Transform semiconductor manufacturing by leading defect analysis initiatives, optimizing RDA/inspection solutions, and ensuring tool performance within cross-functional teams for enhanced production e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

The Electronics Engineer will be part of a reverse engineering and digital forensics team, focusing on analyzing and exploiting electronic devices related to weaponized technologies. This role involve...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Drive innovation in electrical hardware for automation solutions in the steel industry. Manage complex projects and collaborate with teams to enhance control systems, ensuring reliability and performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovation in SSD technology, driving system design and firmware development while collaborating across functions to deliver exceptional performance and reliabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Innovate and drive advancements in motion control systems for cutting-edge radiation therapy technologies, collaborating across disciplines to enhance product performance and functionality through hig...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.