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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$140K - $170K *

Champion innovation in video software engineering for embedded systems, driving high-definition stereo video solutions for surgical applications. Thrive in a focused team, ensuring quality and respons...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage the selection and lifecycle of electronic components to enhance product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective solutions while mitigating risks in supply...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform satellite operations by developing and maintaining ground software that enhances mission control efficiency while leading integration efforts and mentoring engineering talent in a dynamic an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering projects, developing plans, and coordinating teams to enhance product development, ensure compliance, and manage budgets. Drive project success through expert g...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Champion the development of optical technologies by leading multi-functional teams to deliver innovative products while ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency throughout manufacturin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage sustaining engineering for LightWELD products through production and service lifecycles. Lead investigations, implement design improvements, and ensure compliance while collaborating across cro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate industrial control systems by developing robust solutions for laser applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to industry standards while optimizing costs and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $174K *

Join us in optimizing the product lifecycle for power management ICs. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality, yield, and efficiency from concept to high-volume manufacturing in a dynamic...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Designer in Power Substation Design, leading projects from concept to completion. Utilize your expertise to deliver high-quality engineered solutions for substations ra...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the Global CAPA Program by providing expert guidance and driving collaboration across teams to improve quality processes, ensure compliance, and support timely execution o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform advanced design capabilities by leading the creation of superconducting single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), optimizing layouts, and bridging simulation with fabrication processes for innovativ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize and control microelectronic manufacturing processes, focusing on continuous improvement and technical support for silicon and III-V device fabrication...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $208K *

Optimize photonic engineering workflows by developing AI-driven pipelines, leading the design and testing of next-gen photonic components for quantum computing, while collaborating with a multidiscipl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in autonomous systems, shaping concepts into prototypes for military and commercial projects. Leverage R&D resources to craft unique solutions while leading a growing team and mentori...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $185K *

Unlock potential by helping clients drive AI adoption and data governance. You'll guide stakeholders from concept to production, evangelizing impactful solutions and collecting insights to enhance pro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$214K - $298K *

Take ownership of transforming cutting-edge concepts into high-volume manufacturing solutions, driving the development of innovative head-worn devices while collaborating across teams to ensure qualit...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$235K - $376K *

Join a team that's redefining package development for cutting-edge photonic and IC applications. Lead the advanced design and optimization of custom IC packages while collaborating cross-functionally...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $213K *

Innovate within a dynamic R&D team to develop cutting-edge physical synthesis software, enhancing design processes with expertise in multi-threading and customer collaboration...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $213K *

Elevate your career by optimizing chip performance and power in a high-impact, fast-paced R&D environment, focusing on electronic design automation and innovative software engineering solutions for le...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform production methods for cutting-edge composite materials while leveraging your engineering expertise. Engage in prototyping, collaborate with external partners, and mentor others to ensure su...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower customers through expert engagement and guidance in mixed-signal design, driving successful integration of advanced IP solutions in innovative applications like 5G and automotive, while collab...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $210K *

Join us to lead mechanical architecture and system integration for next-gen AI platforms, driving innovative design solutions for optical and rack-scale systems while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of high-capacity optical transport networks. Engage in deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting while ensuring network reliability and performance in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to optimize high-capacity optical transport networks. You'll enhance scalability and performance by deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting intricate systems while collaborating acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $184K *

Develop innovative mechanical designs for optical assemblies in a collaborative engineering team. Ensure robust performance through analysis and integration of advanced systems, contributing to cuttin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.