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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$108K - $130K *

Innovate biomedical devices as a Staff Engineer, leading software verification and development for medical applications. Collaborate on cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory stan...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us to support aerospace and defense clients by providing technical expertise, optimizing machining processes, and enhancing cutting tool applications directly on the manufacturing floor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $180K *

Lead and optimize mechanical design efforts for lightweight electrical assemblies in avionics applications, ensuring compliance with stringent EMI standards and driving packaging innovations within a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $172K *

TrustPoint is seeking a Full Time Electrical and RF Engineer to design, develop, and implement hardware solutions for a next-generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The role involves wor...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge electrical systems for GNSS satellites, ensuring reliable solutions that impact commercialization. Collaborate with engineers and support produ...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier partnerships and manufacturing processes. Utilize engineering expertise to tackle technical challenges and mentor teams to achieve excellence in quality, cost, a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform manufacturing processes through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance supplier quality and performance while mentoring your team. Drive continuous impro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership for innovative drug-development systems, guiding cross-disciplinary teams in the architecture and integration of hardware solutions that ensure perfo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $344K *

Optimize organizational capabilities in digital health by leading engineering operations and translating strategic goals into actionable plans. Drive performance, enhance governance, and ensure alignm...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $320K *

Lead the charge in advancing visual storytelling through cutting-edge research in computer graphics, machine learning, and innovative algorithms for dynamic scene capture and photorealistic image synt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $155K *

Join a team that's focused on innovative radar technology. Engage in mechanical design, integration, and testing of advanced electronics enclosures. Contribute from concept to production for multidisc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $151K *

Oversee the design, development, and validation of complex systems, leading cross-functional teams while ensuring high standards in embedded software and hardware integration, documentation, and syste...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $151K *

Engineer innovative systems by leading design, development, and integration of hardware and embedded software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top quality and efficiency in complex p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about structural design and innovation. Collaborate with engineers and project managers on diverse building and infrastructure projects, applying your expertise to delive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of space technology. Your expertise in PCB design will play a crucial role in developing high-reliability spacecraft electronics, ensuring seamless collaborati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $166K *

Advance your career by optimizing manufacturing processes to boost efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic production e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Develop innovative software solutions that bridge the gap between hardware and healthcare, enhancing ultrasound technology and patient experiences through collaborative engineering and design...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $286K *

Invent innovative mixed-signal designs while collaborating on high-speed serial links, driving project leadership and verification tasks. Contribute to circuit design, testing, and architecting soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of electronic design through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, verify, and troubleshoot cutting-edge electronic control systems for...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Pioneer cutting-edge rendering technologies, enhance artist tools, and collaborate across departments to elevate VFX production efficiency and performance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$91K - $120K *

Tackle complex facility and utility systems to enhance operational safety and efficiency. Lead troubleshooting efforts, manage capital projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading the mechanical design and analysis of superconducting magnets for MRI systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product development and implement innovative design solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as an RF Engineer, driving innovation in radio systems and RF hardware. Lead the design and integration of advanced communication technologies vital for national security mission...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $236K *

Join a team that drives semiconductor innovation by providing technical leadership, tackling complex process challenges, and enhancing customer engagement to deliver next-generation solutions and elev...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$172K - $236K *

Pioneer innovative semiconductor solutions by leveraging deep process expertise. Lead customer engagements, drive technology adoption, and foster strategic partnerships with top manufacturers to overc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.