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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$111K - $149K *

Shape the future of medical devices by leading regulatory CMC strategies, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams to drive the development of innovative combination products for patients wo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $163K *

Lead financial strategy for R&D, partnering with C-level leaders to optimize budgets and enhance corporate goals. Drive analysis, forecasting, and team management in a fast-paced, innovative high-grow...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex PCB design challenges while enhancing manufacturing capabilities. Collaborate closely with customers to optimize design efficiency, reduce cycle times, and ensure high-quality productio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$224K - $356K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming the Day 2 operations landscape in cloud partnerships. Collaborate with engineers to optimize performance and reliability while empowering partners to indep...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $200K *

Optimize technical messaging for developer platforms by crafting credible content, driving engagement, and translating complexity into clarity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance developer expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex civil/structural engineering designs for high voltage substation projects. Collaborate with clients and teams, ensuring compliance and quality. Guide less experienced staff while executin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage commissioning services and operations support for mission critical projects, engaging with clients and leading enhancements in facilities and processes while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping vital consumer-facing products that enhance public trust and safety during outages. Drive strategy, design, and delivery of user-centric experiences while managing high-stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $322K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI factory operations with hands-on expertise in multi-node GPU systems, software stacks, and cloud-native tech. Collaborate across teams to create technical content and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower the growth engine by designing revenue operations and GTM architecture. Lead data-driven strategies and automate workflows using AI tools to enhance efficiency and support high-growth initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $242K *

Join us to lead engineering excellence across our Strategic Business Unit, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and developing talent while ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignm...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $155K *

Lead the modernization of digital experiences using AEMaaCS, enabling innovation through Full Stack development, AI-first practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance customer e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $290K *

Transform consumer experiences by leading a vital engineering team in mobile and web projects. Drive technical strategy, enhance user journeys, and foster cross-team collaboration while ensuring syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance back-end systems and ML capabilities. Lead projects, optimize pipelines, and design APIs while mentoring engineers and collaborating with leadership in an innovative env...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $138K *

Oversee quality standards and improvements for installations at multiple client sites, ensuring adherence to safety and reliability norms while leading cross-functional teams to optimize processes and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $228K *

Engage in strategic leadership to drive engineering excellence across multiple teams, enhancing digital healthcare solutions through collaboration, innovative design, and adherence to compliance stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $199K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud engineering initiatives, driving best practices across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, automate processes, and foster inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $180K *

Advance software solutions by designing and supporting Java-based applications. Engage in troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration across teams to enhance system performance and reliability in d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Join a team that's designing and developing innovative software solutions. You'll tackle diverse challenges, providing application support, debugging, and enhancing products while collaborating with c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative systems engineering solutions through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance shipboard radar systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Empower enterprise clients by providing expert technical guidance and solutions, driving customer success through collaborative strategies, comprehensive engagements, and impactful presentations in th...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $245K *

Drive impactful security capabilities across our software estate, overseeing comprehensive rollouts and proactive security integration while leading and growing a high-performing team in a dynamic, fa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform complex eDiscovery projects by overseeing execution, coordinating teams, and providing client support. Guide solutions that meet diverse legal and business needs while mentoring and developi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $115K *

Transform product marketing strategies for a dynamic healthcare portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive successful launches, enhance customer engagement, and achieve business growth through...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Develop and manage a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and enhancing engineering operations across multiple projects while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.