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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$152K - $190K *

Accelerate the production of high-voltage battery systems by leading design and launch processes for advanced manufacturing lines in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading the design and development of a new production line. Drive automation integration, ensure manufacturability, and build a high-efficiency environment from the ground up...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $170K *

Help us design cutting-edge GNC algorithms for spacecraft, leading from design to validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage advanced modeling, and integrate simulation tools for mi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $163K *

Explore a key role in driving new mixed signal products through design and evaluation phases. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet project goals while ensuring technical excellence and performance m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes for advanced healthcare devices while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, safety...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Engineer transformative copper plating processes in R&D and manufacturing, focusing on optimization and problem-solving. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality and yield while supporting scale-up...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of observability platforms, ensuring reliability and performance for payment systems that serve millions globally, enabling seamless transactions and real-time issue re...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring the quality and integrity of electronic components. Collaborate with engineering and supply chain experts to drive standards and innovations, directly impacting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Drive the development of innovative electro-mechanical designs for cutting-edge eBeam inspection tools in semiconductor manufacturing, collaborating with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to enhance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $223K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role driving platform firmware for innovative electro-photonic technologies. Lead in the development, validation, and customer enablement of STM32-based systems, ensur...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $205K *

Champion innovation by leading product planning for cutting-edge display solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive market differentiation and enhance customer experiences through strategic insights...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation by driving enterprise-scale solutions and mentoring teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer experiences and lead the adoption of a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $149K *

Support quality assurance in aircraft operations with hands-on involvement in flight line activities. Utilize your engineering expertise to ensure systems functionality and resolve issues in a high-st...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $107K *

Collaborate with Development Scientists to optimize Thin Film coating processes, operating equipment and analyzing results to support innovative solutions. Drive improvements and ensure the accuracy o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Create innovative product experiences by leading full-stack design and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into scalable solutions, ensuring high quality and user-c...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead innovation in medical device engineering by enhancing product designs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing project deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technica...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $165K *

Drive innovation in mechanical design for aerospace electronics with a focus on packaging, thermal analysis, and dynamics. Lead design teams, ensure high reliability, and collaborate across discipline...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Invent and enhance cutting-edge interactive experiences by bridging design and engineering. Lead the charge in creating user-focused, high-performance interfaces for advanced AI and 3D workflows while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex systems engineering for cutting-edge airborne platforms. You'll provide technical leadership, design solutions, and guide engineering operations to enhance military...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and enhance engineering labs, ensuring compliance and safety while fostering collaboration and innovation across multifaceted projects aimed at operational excellence...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate manufacturing excellence by providing critical engineering support and optimization in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes, reduce waste, and impro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$265K - $360K *

Champion innovative solutions in sensor technology for national security, leading a skilled multi-site team. Collaborate on technical marketing, proposal development, and program execution while mento...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$216K - $237K *

Lead the development and verification of cutting-edge silicon technologies, overseeing the design of custom chips for data centers and consumer devices while managing projects and technical teams to o...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Engage progress by ensuring the optimal performance of TEL ACT-8 tools through expert troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment reliability and drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive image quality validation processes for SoC display technologies, collaborating across functions to ensure optimal integration, development, and delivery of premier display...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.