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$128K - $192K *
Optimize optical system performance by designing, modeling, and validating illumination paths. Collaborate across teams to ensure the successful transition from concepts to production, leveraging your...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Empower your career by advancing vision technologies through optical design, simulation, and innovative metrology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance intraocular lenses and improve pa...
4 days ago
Senior Optical Diagnostics Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Design and implement advanced optical diagnostics for aerodynamic testing, optimizing data collection and analysis across subsonic to hypersonic wind tunnels, while leading team efforts in innovative...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Optical Diagnostics Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Engineer cutting-edge optical diagnostics for advanced aerodynamic testing. Lead innovative projects, deliver critical data, and foster technical excellence within a dynamic team, impacting national d...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Optical System Engineer
$130K - $180K *
Lead the design and validation of advanced optical interconnect systems, including silicon photonics and high-speed links. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions for hyp...
5 days ago
Senior Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging
$144K - $191K *
Join our innovative team as an Optical Engineer to lead the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems for spaceborne applications, collaborating with cross-functional experts to t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Optical Hardware Engineer.
$150K - $230K *
Drive the design and development of advanced optical transceiver modules, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-performance integration and scalable solutions in data center networ...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $134K *
Drive operational excellence as an Optical Engineer, troubleshooting and optimizing network performance across diverse optical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure service restoration, empower co...
5 days ago
Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer
$107K - $204K *
Deliver innovative opto-mechanical designs for imaging systems while leading cross-functional teams. Drive projects from concept through production, ensuring reliability in demanding environments and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Optical Assembly Process Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Pioneer advanced optical assembly processes to drive product quality, manufacturing readiness, and scalability. Collaborate across teams to integrate solutions, refine processes, and oversee quality e...
2 weeks ago
Senior Optical Engineer - VETi Platform
$120K - $150K *
Join a pioneering team to design and validate advanced optical systems that revolutionize medical imaging and wearable technologies. Contribute your expertise to build innovative solutions from concep...
5 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Drive innovation in high-tech laser systems as you collaborate with engineers, perform assembly and testing, and enhance optical performance for aerospace applications while gaining hands-on experienc...
2 weeks ago
Optical Hardware Engineer, Foundry
$185K - $225K *
Tackle hardware engineering challenges for an optical instrument, advancing designs for commercial use. Collaborate closely with R&D, optimize user experience, and ensure reliable performance for life...
3 days ago
$114K - $150K *
Transform your career by designing advanced optical systems for quantum networking. Join a dynamic team to develop high-fidelity analyzers and optimize precision setups that drive groundbreaking solut...
1 week ago
$97K - $180K *
Inspire innovation as you develop cutting-edge optical components for test equipment. Leverage your expertise in optical systems and collaborate with diverse teams to drive product development from co...
2 weeks ago
Staff Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging
$190K - $252K *
Discover a pivotal role in advancing optical systems for spaceborne applications. Lead assembly, integration, and testing while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to transition prototypes into...
3 weeks ago
Staff Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging
$220K - $292K *
Advance optical systems by leading assembly, integration, and testing for spaceborne products, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to transition prototypes into production while ensuring rigo...
3 weeks ago
Senior Mechanisms Engineer, Optical
$140K - $175K *
Lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge optical mechanisms for our innovative satellite payloads, significantly impacting space and Earth-based applications. Collaborate with cross-functional t...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative optical systems, ensuring product quality and project milestones are met while leading design and testing efforts in a fast-paced environm...
1 week ago
Senior Principal Optical Designer Engineer
$145K - $276K *
Lead the charge in innovative optical design for space and airborne systems. Contribute to all stages from analysis to integration while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with mission...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Manage technical leadership in precision optics manufacturing, enhancing production through development, support, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, ensuring q...
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$130K - $170K *
Bring your expertise to cutting-edge optical engineering, collaborating with a talented team to design, build, and test advanced optical systems for next-generation quantum computing. Shape technology...
1 week ago
$103K - $155K *
Advance the future of optics! Join us to design and integrate cutting-edge gimbaled optical systems for vital missions, leveraging your expertise in optical physics and laser systems to solve critical...
1 week ago
Hardware Engineering Director - Optics
$183K - $389K *
Shape the future of optical/electrical interconnect devices by leading a high-performing engineering team, ensuring strategic alignment and innovation in HPE Networking technologies while influencing...
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Senior Advanced Electro-Optic Design Engineer
$160K - $168K *
Elevate your career by designing innovative optical systems and technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and refine cutting-edge photonic products that push the boundari...
3 weeks ago
What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Optical Engineer?
Senior Optical Engineers develop and design optical systems and equipment. They are responsible for the conceptualizaton, design, testing and development of optical systems.
What qualifications are required to be a Senior Optical Engineer?
Most Senior Optical Engineers hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physics, Optics, or a related field. Experience in the field, analytical skills, and familiarity with optical design software are commonly required.
Why should I use Ladders for my Senior Optical Engineer job search?
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