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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$70K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and solutions, analyze customer needs, and identify new market opportunities. Elevate customer engagement through strong communicat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Help us enhance our design processes by leading the standardization and implementation efforts for product quality and reliability across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring top-notch outcomes...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $163K *

Engage in all facets of product development, from R&D to engineering, collaborating closely with design teams to solve complex challenges and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality robotic sys...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to engineering excellence, integrating and optimizing complex electro-mechanical systems throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating on innovative designs and per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer a world-class engineering organization, driving the OCS technology roadmap. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and deliver innovative optical solutions, while ensuring scalability and op...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Optimize new display technologies through engineering excellence and quality control. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and lead efforts in manufacturing, ensuring the highest st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier performance and compliance initiatives, driving quality improvements in packaging and labeling, while ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards for sustain...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in RF communication link design and architecture for satellite systems. Drive radio development, support FCC coordination, and perform hands-on lab work, ensuring the integration of cu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $120K *

Take ownership of advanced manufacturing processes, driving NPI initiatives and enhancements for precision medical devices. Utilize CNC expertise to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance while le...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $185K *

Design and integrate advanced optical systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance Space Domain Awareness capabilities through innovative engineering and rigorous testing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to advance Space Domain Awareness using cutting-edge optical systems. This role encompasses design, integration, and testing, collaborating with elite multi-disciplinary engineers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $186K *

Transform the future of electrical engineering by leading innovative projects in electronic design and development. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and adherence to quality standards...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Lead a diverse team of optical tool technicians, ensuring quality and safety in shipbuilding dimensional control processes. Drive operational efficiency and foster innovative solutions for complex mea...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine manufacturing with a technical leadership role in SMT operations, optimizing processes and driving new product development while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance quality, delivery...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Discover and lead the integration of cutting-edge robotics and automation systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver technical solutions that meet customer needs, while ensuring project success and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $319K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative advanced photonics solutions. Drive next-gen device roadmaps, architecture design, and cross-functional collaboration to meet market needs. Mentor a high-impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $319K *

Elevate your career by leading the Advanced Photonics team to innovate next-generation photonic solutions that align with market needs and customer expectations, ensuring seamless integration and stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $165K *

Champion safety and efficiency in R&D lab operations, overseeing workflows, maintenance, and technician coordination to ensure seamless execution of projects while optimizing processes and building op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $240K *

Lead the charge in sensor integration and reliability engineering by developing testing strategies and validating technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure automotive compliance, enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead manufacturing readiness for next-gen data center networking products. Your expertise will drive NPI strategies ensuring high-quality, high-volume production and product lif...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $175K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in photonics systems. Collaborate with teams to innovate reliability practices and design testing protocols, ensuring system integrity in a dynamic a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $178K *

Join us to define and optimize advanced optical fabrication processes while partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive improvements in yield, stability, and efficiency in...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $326K *

Lead the development of high-performance hardware systems, from architecture to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust solutions for demanding environments, ensuring reli...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$174K - $252K *

Drive the development of advanced AR/VR systems by optimizing performance metrics, implementing robust software solutions, and contributing to future innovative product architectures for enhanced user...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of printed electronics by optimizing product specifications and leading commercialization of innovative designs. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturing and ensure high-qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.