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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$168K - $322K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by overseeing the release of board and system products, aligning stakeholders, and driving DFX initiatives to ensure readiness for high-volume production and continuou...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $168K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing product quality and safety through risk management, testing, and collaboration while driving compliance in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on med...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$219K - $351K *

Join a team that pioneers innovative silicon solutions for memory and storage, enhancing computing architectures to meet the demands of machine learning and data analytics. Collaborate across teams to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative product engineering solutions to drive growth in advanced computing platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product excellence and success across multiple client expect...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize equipment reliability and performance by providing technical expertise, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance production efficiency and support plant...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Play a key role in enhancing equipment reliability and performance, optimizing processes, and providing technical expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and support p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join us to enhance thin film deposition processes, optimize productivity, and support R&D initiatives for innovative manufacturing solutions. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the transition of innovative designs into efficient production. Drive NPI projects, collaborating across teams to optimize manufacturability and compliance while maintaining cost and qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $195K *

Champion the certification of critical flight systems, ensuring alignment with government and commercial standards. Work closely with engineering teams to design processes for mission readiness and cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$183K - $240K *

Unlock innovative hardware solutions to support groundbreaking experiments. Collaborate with scientists to develop and refine tools for human and animal studies, ensuring reliability and usability bey...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your engineering career by supporting and enhancing automation hardware sustainability through electrical design updates, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $225K *

Drive the design and development of transformative AI platforms, shaping architecture and guiding teams. This senior role demands extensive technical expertise and hands-on involvement to deliver inno...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $225K *

Accelerate the development of innovative AI platforms that enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. This strategic role combines hands-on engineering and leadership, shaping the future of AI-driv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $191K *

Engineer and lead cutting-edge Agentic AI platforms that enhance user personalization, engage customers throughout their journey, and drive measurable growth by implementing innovative, scalable AI sy...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$117K - $157K *

Drive the design and lifecycle management of innovative drug delivery devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies and ensure product success from development to market fo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career as a technical leader in metrology, guiding a dynamic team, enhancing measurement processes, and bridging Engineering and Operations to drive impactful projects and innovative in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $225K *

Join as a Senior Principal Software Engineer to architect and develop cutting-edge AI platforms. Lead technical strategy, ensure operational excellence, and drive measurable impact while mentoring tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading global teams in the development of innovative power systems. Drive projects from concept to delivery while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with indus...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by tackling advanced electronic development challenges. Collaborate with engineers in a dynamic startup environment to create innovative solutions for aerospace applications and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $340K *

Deliver innovative cryptographic identity solutions by designing and building critical system components for agent authenticity and secure transactions, ensuring robust performance and reliability in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape advanced test systems for cutting-edge UAV hardware, ensuring reliability and performance. Lead design, validation, and integration efforts while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced defen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Develop cutting-edge test systems for aerospace hardware, ensuring reliability through advanced engineering design and automation. Contribute your expertise in power electronics and RF communications...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $226K *

Pioneer innovations in GEOINT systems by leading technical assessments and guiding future architecture decisions for advanced electro-optical capabilities, ensuring effective collaboration across agen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive mission success by integrating and validating communication systems for advanced military and autonomous operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance network resiliency, ensuring seamle...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing advanced trajectory simulations for aerospace vehicles, ensuring precision in modeling dynamics and performance analysis while collaborating with a multidi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.