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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing thermal technology in innovative ways while managing diverse projects and collaborating globally, ensuring products exceed expectations and drive business suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Transform complex technical challenges into effective system solutions throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop airborne EO/IR sensor systems, ensuring su...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join us in designing and integrating innovative thermal imaging systems into gimbal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize optical performance from concept through production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Engineer innovative thermal imaging solutions, focusing on design and integration of camera systems into advanced platforms. Collaborate across teams to develop high-performance optical systems for cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $214K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge optical communications systems for deep-space missions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create prototypes and integrate complex technologies, ensuring...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to bridge high-power laser testing and manufacturing processes, driving Light Valve development while troubleshooting 3D printer systems. Collaborate across teams to optimize performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $250K *

Innovate optical systems from design to deployment, overseeing cutting-edge projects in free-space and fiber optics. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop high-performance electro-optical inst...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $231K *

Shape the future of optical interconnect technologies for machine learning systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and develop scalable solutions, ensuring efficiency and perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$69K - $128K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and automate optical testing solutions for precision applications, ensuring design verification and enhancing product life cycle management in a dynamic e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

Champion the advancement of semiconductor laser characterization by innovating testing methods, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with engineers, to enhance measurement reliability and imp...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead integrated test campaigns for cutting-edge aerial robotics and autonomous systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to design test setups and automate processes, ensuring reliability and performanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $237K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of optical technology development, guiding the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative light source systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to achi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $240K *

Lead the charge in validating innovative optical systems for data centers, ensuring seamless integration and performance of cutting-edge connectivity products utilized by industry leaders from concept...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $163K *

Join the forefront of optical innovation, driving the design and development of advanced optical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform complex ideas into high-performance prod...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative optical metrology projects, collaborating with diverse teams to design and qualify advanced instrumentation and test methodologies for ultra-precise optical asse...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $237K *

Innovate your career by driving the development of advanced light source tech. Lead from design to production, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating across multiple teams and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$158K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of advanced light source technology, overseeing full lifecycle from design to manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product readiness and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $223K *

Innovate secure solutions for physical asset protection in AWS. Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and optimize systems, ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced environment focused o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $191K *

Empower advanced optical technology through technical leadership in precision optomechanical systems. Drive development and integration of innovative optical alignment and bonding solutions, collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing advanced electrical systems, guiding cross-functional teams in delivering innovative solutions from concept through large-scale deployment while ensuring te...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Develop and support custom lens designs for innovative camera hardware, ensuring optical performance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through develop...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join as a senior technical authority for optical systems manufacturing. Lead process optimization, new product introduction, and quality improvements while collaborating across functions to enhance ca...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $221K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing high-performance optical systems in the semiconductor sector. Engage in the entire design cycle, from specifications to integration, ensuring...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $153K *

Partner with us to transform optical validation by developing rigorous testing methodologies and collaborating with teams to enhance new product integration in cutting-edge cloud technology and networ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $234K *

Shape the future of gene therapy manufacturing by leading scientific innovations, ensuring process excellence, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver reliable, high-quality therapies that imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.