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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$110K - $130K *

Advance your career as a Mechanical Engineer, leading innovative design and testing of cutting-edge hardware systems in a dynamic team environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to create solutions f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing daily activities, enhancing safety, managing budgets, and fostering customer relations to ensure profitability and growth in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer optical testing excellence by leading a dynamic team of engineers, driving testing standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product quality across photonic integrated circuits...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by independently designing and developing hardware solutions, evaluating components, and ensuring integration with firmware and manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$168K - $322K *

Drive the evolution of cutting-edge GPU technology by leading product development efforts, enhancing manufacturing processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to overcome challenges and improve yi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Transform the sourcing landscape by building strategic relationships and sourcing strategies for cutting-edge camera, depth, and optics modules. Lead negotiations and ensure seamless supply chain mana...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and automation of optical metrology systems for validating flight hardware, interfacing with production teams to enhance test procedures while ensuring reliable performance in extreme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $134K *

Grow your project management career by overseeing mid to large-scale projects, ensuring successful delivery from conception to production. Collaborate across global teams, manage client relationships...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $175K *

Help us enhance our quality assurance processes by leading engineering efforts, developing standards, and ensuring compliance across the product lifecycle. This role demands independent evaluation and...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the manufacturing of electronic products from launch through full production, influencing process development and solving challenges across SMT, assembly, and testing o...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing operations through effective management, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Drive operational excellence while ensuring high-quality production and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of space electronics by leading the design, development, and validation of critical electronic subsystems. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and performance for nex...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $203K *

Shape the future of wearables by leading innovative design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and refine consumer devices with precision and passion in a dynamic, fa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving packaging innovation across diverse industries. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient development from concept to commercializa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Create advanced engineering solutions for hydroelectric plant upgrades. Lead project teams and optimize technical deliverables while managing budgets and timelines. Engage with clients and coordinate...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$191K - $206K *

Champion the future of electro-optical engineering by leading hardware design, mentoring engineers, and guiding projects from prototype to production across diverse domains, ensuring high standards an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $206K *

Transform the electro-optics landscape by leading the architecture and design of cutting-edge hardware, ensuring top-tier engineering practices, and mentoring engineers across diverse applications in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that applies advanced MEMS and semiconductor process expertise to develop and optimize cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate across disciplines to elevate manufacturing readiness and driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by enhancing test infrastructure in our factory, managing development, maintenance, and training across multiple teams to meet high-volume manufacturing goals and improve operational...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $223K *

Transform the modeling infrastructure by building reliable data and compute systems for photonic simulations, enabling high-performance computing and efficient software practices for engineers across...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative sensor technologies for life science applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage engineering expertise to enhance diagnostic solutions a...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $166K *

Analyze and enhance semiconductor laser chip fabrication processes, driving yield improvements and resolving quality issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure device performance and re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of innovative projects by leading technical development, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving product design to enhance performance and meet regulatory requirement...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape product strategies as you manage customer-facing Laser and Laser Engine offerings. Drive growth through market assessment, revenue tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $220K *

Engage with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems. Collaborate on projects requiring innovative solutions and effective communication while driving complex eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.