Senior Optical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Find your next Senior Optical Engineer job through Ladders. Our platform hosts numerous high-paying job opportunities for professionals in the field. Senior Optical Engineers play a critical role in creating, designing, and improving optical devices including, but not limited to, lenses, telescopes, and microscopes.

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$155K - $185K *

Help us lead customers in mastering telemetry strategies, optimizing their observability practices, and achieving technical goals through expert guidance, effective collaboration, and innovative probl...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by developing electrical schematics for railway vehicles, leading design protocols, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive technical excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$228K - $298K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure cloud solutions for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Lead product vision and strategy, providing modern collaboration tools in highly restricted environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $275K *

Transform security practices by engineering resilient systems that protect vast-scale AI infrastructures. Collaborate across teams to create automated security solutions, ensuring optimal integrity an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $218K *

Serve as a key technical liaison, delivering customized unmanned solutions and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with diverse clients and teams in the unmanned systems domain...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Manage and scale a global engineering organization, driving AI integration and delivery efficiency while promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence among remote teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful field marketing programs across the US, shaping the brand's presence and engaging prospects. Collaborate with sales to achieve pipeline goals, ensuring strategic execution of multiple...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $287K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge compiler optimization algorithms for deep learning. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and design features that propel the next generation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and manage Private LTE and 5G laboratory environments, ensuring optimal performance and operational readiness for innovative customer solutions and network va...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$84K - $115K *

Advance your career by collaborating in an agile environment to enhance ERP systems. Drive business solutions through teamwork, technical design, and effective documentation, while managing multiple p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving financial performance in operations. Utilize your expertise in gross margin analysis and product costing to provide actionable insights, ensuring profitability across manufa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Engineer and manage the onboarding of energy generators, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to build systems for rapid project deployment and enhance fi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing Oracle/NetSuite integrations. Own the connector lifecycle, collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions and technical me...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming data engineering practices. In this high-ownership role, you’ll optimize data pipelines, enhance architecture, and shape analytics solutions that empower internal and c...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $176K *

Drive innovative procurement solutions by collaborating with clients to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in supply chain operations while managing diverse projects, impacting value creation and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as you innovate automated testing solutions for AWS infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment confidence and streamline v...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver your expertise as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, leading complex fire protection systems for critical projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with fir...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional engineering teams to transform insurance solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by coordinating product industrialization and ensuring timely delivery within the Photonics Business Unit. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage BOM, S&OP decisions, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $172K *

Grow with us as you lead procurement initiatives that align with business goals. Collaborate across functions to optimize processes, drive technology adoption, and ensure compliance in a dynamic medic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $165K *

Drive opportunities as a Field Applications Engineer, using technical expertise to influence design decisions and support sales initiatives. Engage with customers, manage relationships, and collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $128K *

Optimize sustainability strategies through data management, compliance, and market intelligence to drive growth and enhance reporting across cross-functional teams, supporting corporate initiatives an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $238K *

Empower the evolution of core technology platforms, uniting diverse teams to drive automation and robotics initiatives. Leverage your technical program management skills to deliver high-impact outcome...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$234K - $278K *

Inspire excellence by leading a team of Solutions Engineers, driving customer success and implementing innovative GTM strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate product adoption, exceed fin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $245K *

Advance your career by designing and scaling backend systems that handle massive data volumes and queries with our dynamic engineering team. Make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative, lo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Optical Engineer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Ladders hosts vetted professional jobs that pay $100000 or more. We provide detailed job descriptions, application advice, and a wide list of opportunities across the U.S.A.