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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$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

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electronic engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to design, test, and refine cutting-edge electronic systems that support national security mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $150K *

Empower supplier quality improvement by collaborating with suppliers, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and timely delivery in a dynam...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for video processing systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and fulfill customer needs while optimizi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of optical surfacing processes, optimizing workflows and quality for high-performance lens production. Collaborate with technical teams and leadership to execute projects and enhance op...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading complex customer contracts and projects, ensuring deliverables meet specifications and regulations, while overseeing cross-functional teams and driving performance to achie...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $147K *

Take ownership of automated PCBA test systems development, collaborating across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to enhance quality and yield in high-volume production environments while p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $161K *

Advance precision manufacturing by developing, validating, and optimizing metrology systems for medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance inspection capabilities and ensure c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced electronic hardware for cutting-edge projects, engaging in innovative design, construction, and testing, while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver reliab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $300K *

Advance the validation strategy for cutting-edge optical DSP technology, managing a high-performing team and driving cross-functional execution to ensure top-tier performance in data center applicatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Advance cutting-edge computer vision solutions that enhance construction technology. Collaborate across teams to develop algorithms for spatial understanding and apply expertise to real-world challeng...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform advanced semiconductor processes by developing, optimizing, and scaling cutting-edge patterning technologies, with a focus on photolithography and litho-etch integration for next-gen nodes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $176K *

Shape the future of packaging technology by designing advanced IC substrate layouts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative products through robust signal and power integrity prac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join our team as a Senior Logistics Analyst to drive operational excellence through data analysis, collaboration, and strategic improvements across our supply chain, enhancing performance and reducing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge software and firmware solutions. Lead teams in transforming complex sensor data into actionable intelligence for tactical applications...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate groundbreaking plasma tool designs for semiconductor manufacturing, leading mechanical engineering initiatives from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $110K *

Provide leadership in driving revenue growth for the Americas Marketplace, executing sales strategies, and overseeing Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering teams to enhance customer engagement and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Engage as a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in R&D Automation, delivering enhanced diagnostic products. Collaborate with teams and partners, applying expertise across systems l...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $119K *

Champion process innovation by leading continuous improvement initiatives, driving Lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles to enhance operational efficiency and cultivate a culture of excellence a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of wearable technology by defining mechanical architectures for cutting-edge AI glasses. Lead complex cross-functional projects to innovate design and functionali...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion hands-on manufacturing engineering initiatives; improve processes for complex electronic assemblies, drive root cause analysis, and support production readiness while collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $260K *

Take ownership of innovative laser and amplifier NPI processes, leading a dynamic team to ensure successful product development, integration, and transition to production while focusing on performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition from prototype to full-scale production. Collaborate cross-functionally to define processes, enhance quality, and drive continuous improvements in radar manu...

Reposted 4 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.