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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$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and integrate advanced software for military aircraft, enhancing mission capability with cutting-edge OMS technologies. Collaborate on innovative solutions that drive th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by spearheading AI product engineering and development. Collaborate cross-functionally, drive innovation, and make a significant impact through advanced AI solutions and leadership...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $243K *

Lead innovative projects to enhance thermal and mechanical design processes, guiding cross-functional teams. Utilize advanced engineering expertise to solve complex challenges while mentoring junior e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Advance your engineering career by supporting critical control systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Use your expertise to drive performance improvements, optimize strategies, and maintain c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing CT image acquisition techniques. As a Senior Physicist, you will drive innovative projects, collaborate with teams, and enhance product technology, ensuring industry-leadi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $310K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize complex electrical components, ensuring reliability from conception throu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$96K - $128K *

Elevate the performance of electro-mechanical photolithography equipment through maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams to support semiconductor manufacturing and innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by establishing practices that enhance our autonomous vehicle fleet's performance and durability. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust metrics...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $260K *

Drive your career forward by shaping the future of co-packaged optics. Lead the architecture for innovative analog/mixed signal designs, mentor engineers, and ensure silicon success through technical...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $180K *

Join our innovative team to design and implement cutting-edge algorithms for rendering 3D interactive maps, enhancing user experience across Apple devices from watches to vision pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $300K *

Unlock potential by owning the full camera lifecycle in real-time robotic systems. Collaborate with vendors and partners to integrate, debug, and maintain low-latency camera pipelines using advanced s...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $204K *

Take ownership of the hardware development lifecycle, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful product design, integration, testing, and transition in a dynamic, fast-paced environment fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $289K *

Innovate cutting-edge electro-optical systems to support national defense efforts. Join a high-impact team in leading program development while integrating innovative technologies for mission-critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Inspire innovation as a technical lead in advanced defense technologies, emphasizing system architecture and design oversight for high-reliability projects while mentoring junior engineers and collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $196K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing and labeling processes. Drive innovation and embed a culture of continuous improvement to meet operational...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to cutting-edge lidar systems as a Hardware Reliability Engineer, ensuring product durability and quality through robust testing methodologies. Collaborate across functions in a hands-on ro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Drive the future of missile defense by providing advanced engineering and acquisition support for directed energy technologies, collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders while developing inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $117K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality processes and systems on a program level, collaborating with technical teams to drive improvements. You'll ensure compliance with corporate policies while reportin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing sophisticated electronic test solutions for advanced aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust testing architectures an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$86K - $165K *

Drive innovative power and analog design solutions, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to develop and integrate cutting-edge electronics for various products, supporting the full product lif...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that ensures the mechanical and electrical health of autonomous vehicles, diagnosing issues and optimizing performance in a fast-paced airport environment, collaborating cross-functionally...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $107K *

Lead a team dedicated to optimizing engineering processes, enhancing asset performance and sustainability while collaborating across departments for cost reduction and operational excellence in manufa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $107K *

Support the engineering optimization team to enhance asset performance and reduce costs in production environments. Collaborate across departments to implement strategies aligning with operational exc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $107K *

Transform the manufacturing landscape by providing technical leadership and optimizing processes for improved asset performance and sustainability within cross-functional teams. Engage directly with m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $107K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading technical initiatives for optimizing asset performance, while fostering collaboration across teams to drive innovation and cost reduction in manufacturing pr...

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  •   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.