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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team to enhance the Quality Management System ensuring compliance with TL9000, ISO 9001, and global regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive quality assurance and environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $260K *

Empower your career by leading strategic business development initiatives that drive market growth, enhance customer partnerships, and influence product innovation in the optical solutions sector, all...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $140K *

Engage in the design and verification of image sensor controls, high-speed interfaces, and full-chip integration. Collaborate on FPGA development while ensuring robust documentation and chip validatio...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead innovative manufacturing solutions, enhance production efficiency, and collaborate across teams to design optimal processes and tooling for successful product output in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative upper body structures for automotive vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards and manufacturing requirements while coordinating cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $230K *

Champion reliability solutions for cutting-edge microLED display panels. Drive testing, analysis, and collaboration to enhance performance and durability in next-gen devices, ensuring outstanding qual...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $164K *

Innovate optical systems for satellite communication, overseeing design and analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure solutions meet customer needs. Engage directly with stakeholders to trans...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives in medical device processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement efforts and mentoring cross-functional teams to optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and testing of next-gen free-space optical communication systems for various platforms, utilizing your expertise in communications engineering and system performance analysis to drive...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$113K - $157K *

Transform product development in neurovascular devices as a key engineering leader. Utilize your expertise to innovate manufacturing processes, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive quality improvem...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize product module ownership by integrating design, materials, and certification processes across engineering, supply chain, and production, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness for optima...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping the design vision for a key product area, driving strategic decisions, advocating for user experience, and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $163K *

Drive the integration of firmware and hardware for robotics systems, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, innovative electro-mechanical products through the entire deve...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming innovative concepts into cutting-edge semiconductor packaging solutions, driving technical excellence, and enhancing customer partnerships through hands-on project deve...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $176K *

Join a team that tackles complex signal integrity challenges across digital and analog domains. Influence product design and performance from concept through development, ensuring adherence to high-sp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of RF engineering, designing advanced transmission systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's innovating automotive technology by developing cutting-edge hardware solutions. Work across departments to build advanced diagnostic tools that enhance vehicle performance and custo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of defense engineering by providing vital production and quality support for classified programs, ensuring excellence in manufacturing processes and systems engineering integration th...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of semiconductor laser innovation, where you'll design and model high-speed and high-power lasers within a dynamic R&D environment, collaborating across teams to dr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$232K - $368K *

Take ownership of advanced photonics IC design, leading product development from architecture to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative optical transceiver solutions, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$164K - $311K *

Contribute to the innovation of advanced photonics as a Senior Laser Designer, focusing on DFB laser design and integration into Silicon Photonic circuits to elevate optical communication technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $135K *

Explore the design and development of electronic systems, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to support product lifecycles and enhance technical capabilities, ensuring high-quality solutions...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$137K - $193K *

Architect innovative robotic automation solutions, designing custom tooling for fiber placement systems. Lead the development from concept to production, enhancing efficiency and capability in a fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $193K *

Accelerate your career by designing and implementing automated solutions while creating custom end-of-arm tooling. You'll integrate robotics in manufacturing environments, driving efficiency and innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $193K *

Take ownership of developing and scaling sol-gel infusion and resin injection processes for thermal protection systems. Partner closely with engineers and scientists to ensure high-quality production...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.