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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$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the reliability of advanced optical transmission systems through innovative verification practices and automation technique...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform testing processes by designing comprehensive plans, validating optical systems, and implementing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality communicat...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive test plans for advanced optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability t...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $148K *

Transform product development by leading process engineering for new product launches and manufacturing readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in electr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in manufacturing processes for new products. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure compliance and efficiency in product launches, collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $194K *

Elevate product quality by ensuring compliance with standards and driving improvements through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Utilize expertise in quality management systems to enha...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

Innovate quality assurance processes to enhance product reliability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in manufacturing and supplier quality, ensuring adhere...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $124K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology in high performance Directed Energy and Electro-Optical Systems. Contribute to the entire product lifecycle through innovative design, critical...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $240K *

Shape the future of AI-driven scientific discovery by designing advanced models that tackle complex challenges and enhance multi-step reasoning across various domains...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading equipment projects, optimizing automation systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product assembly and testing efficiency, safety...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cutting-edge photonics tools. Engage in R&D, product management, and troubleshooting complex systems while ensuring customer satisfaction and collaboration a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in high-speed digital hardware design for advanced imaging systems. Lead the development of cutting-edge PCB platforms, mentor engineers, and optimize performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $110K *

Join us to drive innovation in capacitor manufacturing by optimizing processes, enhancing reliability, and fostering collaboration across teams. Your expertise will lead improvements in safety, qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $120K *

Advance your career by owning and enhancing CVD processes, driving innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $160K *

Drive the success of strategic transformation programs across operations, supply chain, and finance. Lead cross-functional initiatives, enhance S&OP processes, and implement technology solutions to im...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $214K *

Unlock potential by managing strategic transformation programs across operations and supply chain. Drive process improvements, enhance collaboration, and support technology deployment to optimize busi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $204K *

Execute innovative designs for advanced laser and electro-optical devices. Collaborate on developing high-precision circuitry and optical components. Engage in diverse applications across numerous ind...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative CMP solutions by collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams. Lead complex projects, analyze data, and mentor engineers to enhance semiconductor processes and drive continuous i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Optimize your engineering skills to design and test advanced power and analog systems. Lead teams in developing innovative solutions from concept to integration, ensuring robust performance in critica...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $204K *

Design and develop innovative electro-optical devices, overseeing research on lasers and circuitry to meet precise specifications and performance standards in diverse applications ranging from scienti...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $217K *

Elevate the design and analysis of optomechanical systems, ensuring robust performance in challenging environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for advance...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead customer engagement initiatives by providing technical expertise and support, ensuring successful implementation of advanced Zeiss systems. Contribute to pre- and post-sales activities, enhance t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Provide expert technical consultation to sales teams and customers, supporting pre-sales demonstrations and post-sales applications of our systems to enhance product understanding and customer satisfa...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the way in optimizing vendor relationships for advanced laser and optical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality standards and timely deliveries while balancing technical specific...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with quality stand...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.