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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$133K - $161K *

Lead innovative hardware development for electronics in aerospace. Drive the design process from concept through production, guiding small teams while ensuring high reliability and performance in comp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $161K *

Champion end-to-end design of advanced electronics for aerospace systems. Lead small teams, drive concept to production phases, and ensure high reliability through innovative solutions. Contribute dir...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in satellite electronics by leading full-stack design for complex hardware modules. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability, cutting-edge solutions...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of aerospace innovation, leading the development of cutting-edge digital and mixed-signal electronics for complex space systems. Lead small teams while contributing...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of missile warning systems by leading the development of advanced OPIR algorithms. Collaborate with top-tier intelligence community partners to innovate in infrared sensing and da...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that collaborates with customers to optimize semiconductor packaging processes, troubleshoot equipment, and enhance performance through continuous improvement and technical support...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at cutting-edge semiconductor packaging by optimizing advanced processes and collaborating with customers to enhance machine performance while ensuring seamless communication and t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and integration of complex medical device systems, ensuring compliance and safety throughout their lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure by engaging with top hyperscalers, driving post-silicon validation, and leading technical initiatives in a high-impact role focused on our Scorpio Smart...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $190K *

Develop cutting-edge control solutions for advanced motion systems, requiring deep expertise in controls, embedded programming, and electronics. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Engineer cutting-edge test solutions in a collaborative environment, overseeing all phases of development and integration for advanced testing systems. Join a multidisciplinary team that drives innova...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $123K *

Shape the future of semiconductor testing by leading the design and optimization of precision mechanical systems. Leverage your technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions for complex engineer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$270K - $330K *

Shape the future of operations as a leader driving organizational vision, fostering strategic growth, engaging stakeholders, ensuring financial oversight, and cultivating team culture for success in a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of semiconductor solutions by leading a global Sales Engineering team. Drive technical sales strategies, foster key customer relationships, and collaborate with diverse teams to devel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$207K - $300K *

Join a team that's optimizing the performance of cutting-edge XR systems. Leverage your expertise in software development, testing, and analysis to ensure system stability and responsiveness under dem...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of advanced manufacturing by leading the development of innovative processes for reactor hardware. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency, quality, and reliability in fabricatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $213K *

Lead innovative developments in DFT & ATPG, collaborating across teams to create and validate products, while enhancing customer experiences and driving project success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock innovation in SoC/ASIC Digital Design by leveraging your DFT expertise to ensure robust testing coverage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive quality metrics in pattern generation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement sensor timing controls and integrate ISP systems, collaborating closely with project leads on architecture definition and validation to optimize performance...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $165K *

Engineer cutting-edge electrical designs for advanced semiconductor systems. Play a key role in hardware design, validation, and production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $161K *

Shape the future of aerospace technology by leading thermal design and analysis for innovative satellite systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team, ensuring excellence from concept through testing in an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $161K *

Champion innovative designs and lead critical initiatives for ultra-fast last mile fulfillment centers. Collaborate with teams to enhance delivery systems, managing multiple projects to drive operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $240K *

Engage in building innovative software solutions that enhance private markets investing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality projects, driving progress through effective communi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Advance the future of private market investing by crafting intuitive software solutions that empower users. Collaborate end-to-end in development, drive quality, and evolve within a dynamic, innovativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $240K *

Transform advanced instrumentation design by leading architecture and hands-on development of cutting-edge high-voltage analog ICs. Drive product innovation from concept to production, influencing per...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.