Senior Optical Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Optical Engineer opportunities with organizations developing advanced optical and photonic technologies. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions focused on optical design, imaging systems, lasers, and precision instrumentation.

What Senior Optical Engineers Do

Senior Optical Engineers design, analyze, test, and refine optical systems and components. Their work may span lenses, cameras, sensors, lasers, fiber-optic systems, imaging instruments, and optoelectronic devices. They often use optical modeling and simulation tools, guide prototype development, interpret test results, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to bring products from concept to production.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field, along with substantial experience developing optical systems. Relevant skills may include optical design and analysis, imaging and illumination, tolerance analysis, metrology, laboratory testing, laser safety, and familiarity with tools such as Zemax OpticStudio or CODE V. Senior roles may also call for technical leadership, clear communication, and experience mentoring engineers or coordinating cross-functional projects.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior Optical Engineers work across aerospace and defense, medical devices, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer electronics, scientific instrumentation, and photonics. Depending on the employer, roles may emphasize research and development, product engineering, systems integration, manufacturing support, or technical program leadership. Browse opportunities to find positions aligned with your specialties, experience, and career goals.

Find Senior Optical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search vetted Senior Optical Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and discover professional positions where your optical engineering expertise can make an impact.

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$161K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance semiconductor packaging solutions, driving reliability and performance while optimizing processes and materials for high-volume production. Lead projects an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of precision optics by developing sourcing strategies and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $210K *

Elevate the future of AI connectivity by architecting high-performance analog circuits. Lead design from concept to silicon, mentor engineers, and set technical standards in a dynamic, high-growth env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative electro-mechanical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and optimize the design, testing, and evaluation of complex hardware subsyst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations by overseeing daily functions, ensuring safety, managing budgets, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Lead a team to drive profitability and operational efficiency while fosterin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $160K *

Oversee the ZXR1 production line, managing planning, execution, and team performance while ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive applied model development in computer vision and machine learning, focusing on object detection, segmentation, and video analysis. Collaborate on innovative solutions while leveraging expertise...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative computer vision solutions by developing and deploying models for object detection, segmentation, and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex problems in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive the charge in leading cross-functional NPD programs for innovative medical devices, ensuring seamless collaboration from concept to commercial launch while enhancing product quality and performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $158K *

Transform robotics evaluation by owning end-to-end testing of platforms. Collaborate on integration, develop methodologies, and deliver actionable insights to enhance our robotics capabilities and inf...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $146K *

Elevate equipment performance by leading strategic improvements and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and manage installation of new technol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $146K *

Innovate and enhance CVD processes as a Principal Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in semiconductor fabrication, ensuring optimal equipment performance and pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $124K *

Pioneer process transitions and improvements in plastic injection molding. Lead validations, troubleshoot processes, and manage customer interactions while ensuring compliance with industry standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge AV and ADAS camera and Lidar technologies. Lead testing and evaluation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our Advanced Optical Sensor Team to lead the development and testing of cutting-edge camera and Lidar technologies for automated vehicles, driving innovation and excellence in automotive engineer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by solving complex technical issues in healthcare IT, collaborating with global teams to enhance reliability and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement and proacti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing and refining laser diode fabrication processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and reliability, driving innovation in emerging m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge computer vision models, optimizing solutions for object detection, segmentation, and analysis. Collaborate on AI/ML projects, ensuring robust performance and pract...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Support us in leading complex manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and quality in energetic materials production while enhancing process efficiencies and compliance standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $194K *

Drive process improvements and optimize manufacturing for cutting-edge defense hardware. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production while supporting new product...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance the development of advanced exterior lighting systems, ensuring robust integration across mechanical, electrical, and software domains while leading supplier collaborations and syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$91K - $137K *

Develop innovative opto-mechanical solutions by collaborating on projects from design to testing. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure technical performance and support program execution whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Engineer mission-critical electronic subsystems by leading design, testing, and integration efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and compliance with stringent space industry standar...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead high-impact geospatial navigation solutions, bridging advanced technology with commercial goals. Collaborate with enterprise and defense clients, driving PoCs and mentoring teams to deliver excep...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Optical Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Optical Engineer designs, models, tests, and improves optical systems and components, such as lenses, imaging devices, lasers, sensors, and photonic systems. The role may also involve technical leadership and collaboration across engineering and product teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Optical Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many positions seek a degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, plus significant experience with optical design, analysis, testing, and measurement.

  • Which industries hire Senior Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers are found in aerospace and defense, medical technology, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer electronics, photonics, and scientific instrumentation.

  • What skills are useful for Senior Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Useful skills include optical modeling, lens and imaging design, tolerance analysis, metrology, laboratory testing, laser safety, and experience with optical design software. Senior positions may also require project leadership and cross-functional communication.

  • What salary range can I expect for a Senior Optical Engineer job on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, industry, and role responsibilities; review individual listings for details.