Senior Optical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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$133K - $173K *

Architect the future of optical systems by driving development and integration of advanced imaging technologies. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance solutions from concept through comm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $128K *

Optimize advanced optical systems for quantum applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance. Engage in design, testing, and integration within a collaborative engineering environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $98K *

Engineer cutting-edge optical and quantum systems, collaborating across R&D teams. Design, analyze, and test innovative devices while improving experimental processes in a dynamic, multidisciplinary e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to optical transceiver validation and automation in a dynamic team environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance hardware testing processes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $175K *

Engage in optics validation within NPI, utilizing Python scripting to automate tests for optical communication modules, leading programs from development to mass production while ensuring performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of precision optics by leveraging interferometric testing expertise, ensuring product quality through rigorous evaluation and collaboration with engineering teams to enhance optic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Innovate cutting-edge optical packaging, driving co-design processes and leading cross-functional teams to enhance product manufacturability and reliability. Collaborate through all stages, from conce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Transform technology by designing and optimizing advanced optical systems. Lead collaborative projects while utilizing your expertise in industry-standard software. Elevate industry standards through...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of compact optical systems by integrating advanced photonic devices with discrete components, optimizing performance for next-generation healthcare applications while wor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Advance your career by transforming innovative optomechanical designs into scalable, reliable manufacturing platforms, ensuring production success and optimizing experimental setups in a fast-paced, c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $185K *

Lead the development of advanced optical systems for space applications, focusing on design, testing, and validation. Engage with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high performance and reliability in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Shape the future of optoelectronic packaging by designing and optimizing components for advanced systems. This influential role requires collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure high-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate next-gen camera modules for AI/AR/VR devices, driving design and integration while ensuring manufacturability and quality through collaboration and rigorous analysis. Shape advanced technolog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$220K - $292K *

Shape the future of advanced optical systems by leading test integration for cutting-edge mixed reality displays. Collaborate with suppliers, drive production readiness, and innovate testing procedure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive optical design and product support initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Optimize product performance and cost-effectiveness in fiber-optic systems, ensuring timely troubl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of optical systems by designing and troubleshooting innovative fiber-optic technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and validate advanced electrical systems for cutting-edge laser communication technology, addressing multifaceted challenges in optics and signal processing to...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Innovate optical systems by designing, prototyping, and testing sophisticated laser spectroscopy solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and manufacturability...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $209K *

Pioneer the development of innovative optoelectronic products, driving end-to-end design and integration processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful product lifecycle management and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock exceptional optical performance by owning the end-to-end optical train design and integration, ensuring precision optics in high-speed environments, while leading testing and qualification proc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining opto-mechanical design for advanced systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to create innovative solutions, produce detailed designs, and ensure optimal performance in co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $250K *

Shape innovative optical systems as an Optical Engineering Manager, leading a team to optimize designs, solve complex challenges, and collaborate across disciplines to drive new product development an...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $132K *

Shape the future of eyewear by driving quality improvements in new product development. Collaborate cross-functionally, utilize data analysis, and apply risk management tools to prevent product failur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Transform optical manufacturing by leading process improvements, enhancing assembly efficiency, and ensuring high-quality performance of optical products throughout their life cycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Discover innovative test concepts and execution strategies for Co-Packaged Optics, ensuring precision through hands-on characterization, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.