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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$240K - $282K *

Drive strategic financial leadership for product performance, growth, and investment decisions. Act as a key finance partner to senior management, ensuring accountability and aligning financial plans...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing by leading process improvements in Plasma Etch. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance product capabilities, optimize yields...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's innovating automotive technology by developing cutting-edge hardware solutions. Work across departments to build advanced diagnostic tools that enhance vehicle performance and custo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage in renewable energy innovation as you design and develop cutting-edge systems using AutoCAD software. Collaborate with a small engineering team and cross-functional partners to deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $250K *

Empower your career by leading reliability testing for advanced sensor modules. Design and execute rigorous environmental tests, driving improvements in durability and performance. Collaborate with cr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $170K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing hardware reliability by designing and executing rigorous testing programs for advanced sensor technologies, ensuring their durability and performance under real-worl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Help us elevate supplier capabilities and drive operational excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams and global suppliers, ensuring successful product launches and long-term supply chai...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $103K *

Unlock your potential as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving cross-departmental initiatives to enhance processes, streamline production workflows, and support new product implementations in a dynamic ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $103K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by collaborating across teams to enhance efficiencies and ensure timely program delivery while implementing continuous improvements and innovations in workflow and too...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $103K *

Drive efficiency and innovation in manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely program execution and continuous process improvement. Lead projects that enhanc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $141K *

Drive innovative designs and engineering solutions for automotive lighting, focusing on thermal and structural performance through analysis, testing, and collaboration with engineering teams to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $134K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of naval energy systems through electrical engineering. Contribute to the Naval Spent Fuel Handling Facility's construction, ensuring adherence to design and safe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $220K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and test cutting-edge analog and power electronics solutions for various advanced applications, enhancing product performance with innovative architectures an...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engage in cutting-edge electrical design and hands-on development of next-gen measurement transmitters. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate across analog systems, ensuring compliance and perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing hands-on support for ZEISS semiconductor systems in Japan. Collaborate with local teams and experts globally while managing installations and maintenance, ensuring optima...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $208K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming military capabilities through cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with engineering and logistics teams to deploy Anduril products and ensure customer succ...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative products by leading complex project management efforts across engineering and cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient execution from planning t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $165K *

Engineer cutting-edge electrical designs for advanced semiconductor systems. Play a key role in hardware design, validation, and production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $145K *

Help us advance aerospace EMP hardening initiatives by leveraging your expertise in multidisciplinary engineering projects and collaborating within a dynamic team on innovative technologies for milita...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of robotic surgery as a Staff Electrical Engineer, driving innovation through embedded systems design, custom PCAs, and high-speed compute solutions, all while...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team driving engineering excellence across multiple product lines, ensuring quality and consistency while leading cross-functional projects. Engage with stakeholders to achieve strategi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance innovative solutions in electrical and electronic systems design, conducting engineering analysis and evaluations of munitions effectiveness while collaborating with a dedicated team in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing radar and Electronic Warfare systems through design, evaluation, and sustainment activities. Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to ensure syste...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $115K *

Shape your career with a strategic role in production tooling management, driving continuous improvement and collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to enhance efficiency an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate customer experiences by delivering expert product demonstrations, providing application support, and training on advanced technology in a dynamic production environment focused on enhancing op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.