Senior Optical Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Optical Engineer opportunities with organizations developing advanced optical and photonic technologies. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions focused on optical design, imaging systems, lasers, and precision instrumentation.

What Senior Optical Engineers Do

Senior Optical Engineers design, analyze, test, and refine optical systems and components. Their work may span lenses, cameras, sensors, lasers, fiber-optic systems, imaging instruments, and optoelectronic devices. They often use optical modeling and simulation tools, guide prototype development, interpret test results, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to bring products from concept to production.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field, along with substantial experience developing optical systems. Relevant skills may include optical design and analysis, imaging and illumination, tolerance analysis, metrology, laboratory testing, laser safety, and familiarity with tools such as Zemax OpticStudio or CODE V. Senior roles may also call for technical leadership, clear communication, and experience mentoring engineers or coordinating cross-functional projects.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior Optical Engineers work across aerospace and defense, medical devices, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer electronics, scientific instrumentation, and photonics. Depending on the employer, roles may emphasize research and development, product engineering, systems integration, manufacturing support, or technical program leadership. Browse opportunities to find positions aligned with your specialties, experience, and career goals.

Find Senior Optical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search vetted Senior Optical Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and discover professional positions where your optical engineering expertise can make an impact.

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$100K - $152K *

Drive innovative electrical designs within nuclear power projects, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system reliability and performance. Address complex engineering challenges while ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Elevate your career by solving complex electrical engineering challenges in nuclear power. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project delivery, from design through installation, while supp...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $225K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $215K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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

$184K - $287K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $300K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $144K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $146K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$186K - $232K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $205K *

Shape the future of electric power projects by providing expert development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews. Collaborate with clients to optimize project outcomes while...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead Methods and Insights, driving engineering excellence through effective people management, operational delivery, and innovative system building. Empower engineers to t...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to drive B2B revenue in defense and unmanned systems. Oversee the sales lifecycle, manage key partnerships, and ensure alignment with engineering and marketing to achieve amb...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$84K - $147K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Optical Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Optical Engineer designs, models, tests, and improves optical systems and components, such as lenses, imaging devices, lasers, sensors, and photonic systems. The role may also involve technical leadership and collaboration across engineering and product teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Optical Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many positions seek a degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, plus significant experience with optical design, analysis, testing, and measurement.

  • Which industries hire Senior Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers are found in aerospace and defense, medical technology, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer electronics, photonics, and scientific instrumentation.

  • What skills are useful for Senior Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Useful skills include optical modeling, lens and imaging design, tolerance analysis, metrology, laboratory testing, laser safety, and experience with optical design software. Senior positions may also require project leadership and cross-functional communication.

  • What salary range can I expect for a Senior Optical Engineer job on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, industry, and role responsibilities; review individual listings for details.