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 - $130K *

Join a team that's igniting innovation in photonics through hands-on lab development and critical customer engagement. This role blends technical expertise with customer relations to enhance product p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $181K *

Join our team to design and analyze cutting-edge opto-mechanical systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring robust solutions that meet strict requirements for space and ground...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to the deployment and optimization of advanced optical networking infrastructures, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to support strategic initiative...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $160K *

Champion the deployment and support of innovative optical network infrastructure, leading projects that align with business objectives while ensuring network reliability and performance at scale. Driv...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your impact by leading the deployment of advanced optical networks, ensuring robust performance and scalability as you drive strategic projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to m...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Join our team to lead the deployment and execution of a cutting-edge optical backbone network, enhancing infrastructure while driving strategic objectives and collaboration across multiple engineering...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing! Drive innovation in photolithography processes for GaAs and InP wafers, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of advanced multi-fiber module packaging, ensuring robust performance under various conditions while collaborating on production transfer and providing technical suppo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $225K *

Pioneer in silicon photonics design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and test integrated laser systems. Drive innovation through rigorous simulation and problem-solving to optimiz...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $225K *

Advance your career by designing silicon photonic devices for innovative laser systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to meet performance targets and tackle complex challenges, contributing to ground...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $145K *

Drive the development and process improvement of InP optoelectronic devices through MOCVD. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, implement recipes, and ensure quality in a dynamic manufacturing envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Transform the future of optoelectronics by enhancing GaAs/InP processing efficiency, applying advanced statistical analysis to optimize production, and driving continuous improvements in a high-volume...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing MOCVD processes for GaAs/InP optoelectronic device production. Drive continuous improvement while analyzing data, enhancing yield, and supporting a high-volume manufacturi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Champion a high-performing equipment team, enhancing tool availability and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing while driving continuous improvement through data-driven practices and pre...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $155K *

Lead cross-functional efforts to optimize III-V semiconductor processes, ensuring robust manufacturing flows for optoelectronic devices. Collaborate with multiple teams to drive production scaling, yi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a cutting-edge team focusing on next-gen IMU sensor technology. Take ownership of electrical architecture, from design to validation, while collaborating cross-functionally to drive innovation an...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $234K *

Shape the future of gene therapy manufacturing by leading scientific innovations, ensuring process excellence, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver reliable, high-quality therapies that imp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Develop and support custom lens designs for innovative camera hardware, ensuring optical performance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through develop...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive technical excellence by coordinating foundry partnerships, leading process improvements, and ensuring quality assurance in photonics manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance performanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining our R&D team to innovate electron microscopy and analytical instruments, collaborating across disciplines to enhance scientific discoveries that drive health, safety, and s...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative laser systems research and development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance optical radiation safety and bioeffects, while servicing complex lase...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $188K *

Drive innovation in thin-film optics by developing advanced roll-to-roll coating processes. Collaborate on R&D, scale-up techniques, and cross-functional initiatives to create next-generation optical...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Join a team that's redefining precision engineering by designing and implementing advanced mechanical systems. Leverage your expertise to oversee the development, integration, and manufacturing of cut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $128K *

Partner with us to drive the development of advanced composites, optimizing processes and tooling for efficient manufacturing and high-quality production, while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion the integration of new photomask processes and technologies, overseeing development to manufacturing while ensuring optimal quality, yield, and cost-effective solutions in a dynamic, precisio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.