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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$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of crafting advanced security detections to protect services, leveraging your understanding of attacker behaviors and telemetry data to develop high-fidelity detections that proactively...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower the development of advanced security detections protecting Apple’s infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze threats and translate them into proactive defenses that enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of security by crafting advanced detection logic to protect critical systems against real-world threats. Collaborate with engineering teams and leverage deep insights into attacker ta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $197K *

Innovate and deliver cutting-edge analog/mixed-signal IC designs from concept to production, managing circuit design, architecture, and lab validation with a significant impact on high-performance pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$136K - $184K *

Join a team that's pushing the limits of silicon engineering to enhance yield and performance for cutting-edge machine learning chips. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and optimi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $300K *

Drive innovation as a key Optical Engineering Scientist, leading complex optical system designs from concept to validation in cutting-edge aerospace environments, while mentoring engineers and engagin...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $259K *

Lead the charge in shaping engineering excellence as a Principal Software Engineer. Drive architecture evolution, elevate team collaboration, and ensure top-tier performance and scalability of custome...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing space access! Contribute to complex circuit design and PCB layout for cutting-edge avionics systems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, owning designs that f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Lead complex process design efforts, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative industrial water and wastewater solutions that enhance sustainability and operational efficiency across vario...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $175K *

Transform the design of metasurfaces through simulation and collaboration with engineering teams to drive innovations in optics and manufacturing. Optimize performance specifications for next-gen prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $165K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leading process design and improvement initiatives. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and implement quality contro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $271K *

Contribute to the development of next-gen EUV mask inspection platforms, overseeing cross-functional collaboration among engineers to meet technical and budgetary goals while ensuring system performan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $172K *

Elevate the standard of software development for medical devices by leading the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions, while collaborating across functional teams to ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Drive hardware system engineering for cutting-edge AI products. Collaborate closely with multiple teams to define and implement design specifications, focusing on schematics, PCB layout, and system va...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$124K - $170K *

Join a team that’s advancing healthcare technology by ensuring the highest standards of software quality throughout the medical device life cycle. Lead assurance activities and compliance efforts to e...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading Product Engineering efforts from concept to production. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize manufacturing processes and drive innovation in circuit boar...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's tackling innovative industrial water projects, driving sustainability and efficiency. Lead complex process design efforts, manage multidisciplinary teams, and shape solutions across...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Lead complex industrial projects in water and wastewater, driving design innovation and sustainability. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize solutions and guide project delivery from c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater design projects, guiding teams to enhance sustainability and efficiency across diverse sectors. Drive complex engineering solutions while collaborating with multid...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Engineer innovative RF coil solutions for MRI systems by leading design efforts, collaborating cross-functionally, and optimizing the product lifecycle for performance, reliability, and manufacturabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $252K *

Lead the end-to-end electrical design for diverse facilities, ensuring code compliance and successful project delivery while collaborating across multiple disciplines. Be the Electrical Engineer of Re...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Elevate design capabilities by leading electrical engineering for diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality across multiple sectors while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with interdisc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Help us develop cutting-edge power electronics systems for advanced aerospace applications, leading the design, analysis, and integration of hardware for reliable mission-critical operations in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $281K *

Shape the future of athlete performance insights by leading a team to innovate real-time computer vision and tracking systems, turning complex data into actionable metrics for enhanced analysis and mo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$147K - $293K *

Lead and develop a high-performing developer platform team, ensuring agility, scalability, and creativity while fostering collaboration across the organization and mentoring engineers to excel in thei...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.