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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$100K - $120K *

Explore opportunities to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency in production. Collaborate with various teams to drive innovative solutions in the medical device industry while adhering...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Optimize your career by driving the design and development of cutting-edge network visibility hardware. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create innovative products, author schematics, and improve pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $115K *

Accelerate innovation in materials development for 3D printing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and launch cutting-edge photopolymer formulations while pushing the limits of additive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $115K *

Unlock potential by innovating in photopolymer development for 3D printing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create groundbreaking materials, driving advancements in various manufacturing se...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $163K *

Manage complex technical projects, driving innovation and performance in mixed-signal systems while providing mentorship to junior engineers and ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams for s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by optimizing electrical systems, overseeing automation projects, and driving continuous improvement to enhance reliability and safety in a dynamic industrial environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $123K *

Partner with us to support the M270A2 program as a Mechanical Design Engineer, ensuring production flow, resolving technical challenges, and enhancing design processes in a collaborative, cross-functi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $210K *

Elevate user experience by leading the frontend rewrite of high-traffic web applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, SEO, and conversions, while mentoring engineers and defining...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading product design and development efforts, bridging engineering and manufacturing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and meet quality and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $152K *

Lead engineering efforts by ensuring compliance with standards and effective execution of projects. Collaborate with clients while managing a high-performing team dedicated to continuous improvement a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence in manufacturing by optimizing processes, enhancing data collection, and improving factory layouts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean principles an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Innovate manufacturing processes for drone motors and robotic actuators. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and quality. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring optima...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of the design and development of innovative tooling solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate cross-functionally, d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Lead the charge in the development and integration of Distributed Energy Resources. This role combines technical expertise and project management to handle interconnection applications and ensure proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$210K - $235K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering and technical sales, driving innovative solutions in manufacturing, enhancing product performance, and leading cross-functional projects with a foc...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and deploy machine learning systems that enhance national defense capabilities through innovative modeling and simulation techniques...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to innovative product designs in audio-visual furniture and accessories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and assist in customer support and proje...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $200K *

Join a team that's pioneering aerospace innovation by supporting the design, integration, and maintenance of advanced electrical and avionics systems for cutting-edge hypersonic vehicles, while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you design and validate tooling for manufacturing processes. Engage with engineering teams to ensure product designs meet rigorous standards and effectively transition f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and maintenance of integrated IT systems that empower connected factories. Drive efficiency in high-stakes manufacturing with cutting-edge infrastructure an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $256K *

Partner with us to drive strategic partnerships, develop business opportunities, and accelerate innovation in consumer technology. Lead cross-functional teams and influence executives to scale the har...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$61K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative vascular solutions while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to protect patient safety and drive product de...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career as a Principal Cloud Engineer, driving innovation in cloud technologies and solutions. Collaborate within a dynamic team to enhance Fidelity's digital services with cutting-edge...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $225K *

Accelerate innovation as a key technical leader in electrical systems for complex medical devices, driving architecture, design, and mentorship to enhance product development and engineering capabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $122K *

Deliver hands-on quality engineering support within a regulated medical device environment, ensuring FDA compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives alongside cross-functional teams to e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   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.