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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$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of hardware innovation, leading the design, development, and testing of advanced products. Collaborate across engineering domains to drive solutions and ensure qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Join a team that's reshaping the future of optical systems by leading ambitious technical programs. Drive strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration while fostering innovation in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by integrating technology transfer and directing end-to-end substrate production, ensuring quality and scalability while leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic en...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative electronic systems. Collaborate across disciplines, own projects end-to-end, and contribute to cutting-edge technology that blends the physic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Transform hardware testing by ensuring that devices perform reliably in real-world scenarios. Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to diagnose issues, design test plans, and collaborate c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize equipment performance by engineering solutions for TEL ACT-8 and Lithius systems. Drive maintenance improvements while collaborating with technicians to enhance tool reliability and operation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $177K *

Inspire cost optimization strategies for major clients, driving cloud efficiency through expert insights and direct collaboration with C-suite executives. Lead initiatives that simplify costs while pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K *

Advance embedded firmware development for next-gen audio products, leading real-time operating systems on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, produ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $195K *

Manage a talented team of electrical engineers, driving product development from conception to production while influencing strategy and enhancing team performance in the cutting-edge 3D printing sect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Shape innovative ocular products through advanced mechanical engineering. Lead design, prototyping, and development while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate across teams to delive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative R&D programs in electro-optics and laser technology. Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to drive projects from prototype to produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$214K - $348K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of digital ASIC design, overseeing projects from architecture to validation, while driving methodologies for high-quality ICs in a collaborative environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation and lead mechanical design for high-speed connectors, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product development with industry needs and ensure high-volume manufacturing e...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Champion the innovation and development of high-speed IO products, ensuring manufacturability while meeting customer-defined electrical and mechanical requirements. Collaborate closely with cross-func...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$97K - $199K *

Drive innovation by validating high-performance networking hardware in cloud deployments. Leverage expertise in hardware test methodologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliab...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$174K - $228K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Manager of Optical Systems Test, leading a team to enhance the design and validation processes of complex optical systems for quantum computers, impacting customer success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining semiconductor solutions by leading projects that bridge complex engineering challenges with AI innovations. Drive customer success through collaborative design and delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $276K *

Pioneer the development of advanced PCB technologies, enhancing engineering support and supply chain integration while driving innovations for high-volume manufacturing in a dynamic and collaborative...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$189K - $213K *

Lead innovation and technical excellence in product design for neurovascular and endovascular systems, mentoring junior engineers and driving compliance with global standards through project managemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $185K *

Drive commercialization strategies for a cutting-edge medical device platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product positioning, launch readiness, and gather insights, ensuring al...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $164K *

Drive innovation in optomechanical design for cutting-edge optical connector technology. Collaborate across disciplines to create high-precision systems, prototype solutions, and support high-volume m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Grow high-performance RF/microwave and mixed-signal solutions by architecting next-gen optical transceivers and high-speed PCBAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical excellence in desig...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$77K - $129K *

Elevate product innovation by providing engineering support for new product introductions and enhancing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and compliance in a dynamic, hybrid environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $133K *

Champion process excellence by enhancing manufacturing capabilities, ensuring safety and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and optimize operations within...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $201K *

Join our innovative team to design and deliver cutting-edge DDR/IP subsystems. Collaborate across functions to ensure high-quality, production-ready products that meet industry standards for hyperscal...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.