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.

How we support your job search

From providing comprehensive job descriptions to application advice, our aim is to help you secure your next career move. Our job listing offers competitive salaries and opportunities across the U.S.A.

Apply Today

Don't wait around for the perfect opportunity to come to you. Take control of your future and land your dream Senior Optical Engineer role by applying through Ladders today.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$149K - $214K *

Drive your career with us as a Field Applications Engineer supporting customers in the AI ecosystem. Leverage your expertise in optical modules to foster relationships and facilitate technology adopti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $225K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic engineering role focused on designing and validating state-of-the-art photonic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in validation processes by supporting equipment and system qualification, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving continuous improvement in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping next-gen EO/IR systems through innovative firmware design. Leverage your expertise in both digital and analog electronics to architect, build, and test prototypes while coll...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$210K - $289K *

Innovate by leading a high-performance Optical Engineering team, driving complex R&D projects, and enhancing system designs. Collaborate with stakeholders for groundbreaking optical solutions while me...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Engineer cutting-edge opto-mechanical assemblies, ensuring reliability and performance for aerospace applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance manufacturing processes and resolve product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $192K *

Shape the future of free-space optics by leading testing, characterization, and modeling efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optical systems are optimally designed and productio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $275K *

Unlock the potential of optical technologies by driving hardware testing and specifications for transceivers and cable assemblies across various platforms, while collaborating with engineering teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading the development of advanced optical sensor systems for cutting-edge lithography tools, driving innovation, and enhancing performance through collaborative problem-solving an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $250K *

Accelerate product innovation and growth in optical networking solutions. Lead strategic direction, manage product lifecycles, and drive cross-functional collaboration while mentoring a high-performin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer advanced optical packaging solutions, leading design and manufacturing efforts for next-gen optical engines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production scale-up...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$144K - $208K *

Lead supplier quality management for critical electro-optic components, ensuring reliability and qualification through audits, quality control strategies, and collaboration with design teams and suppl...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Engage with cutting-edge optical solutions as an Application Engineer, collaborating cross-functionally on innovative transceiver technologies. Drive customer success and enhance technical expertise t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Transform cutting-edge optical systems through hands-on testing and analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and reliability in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $206K *

Explore an opportunity to lead the optical systems function, driving integration and calibration of optical subsystems while mentoring a team in a hands-on environment to ensure optimal performance ac...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $285K *

Elevate the future of infrared optical systems by leading optomechanical design to optimize performance under extreme conditions, collaborating across teams, and defining best practices to enhance pay...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing and executing reliability tests on advanced photonic components. Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to deployment, ensuring product longevity and market readi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Contribute to the enhancement of high-volume transceiver products by collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, leading experimentation, and implementing process improvements in a dynamic opto...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $230K *

Engineer cutting-edge optical systems for navigation, driving innovative designs and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-performance products survive extreme environments...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer advanced hardware design for cutting-edge optical transceivers, steering the architectural development, optimizing high-speed mixed-signal PCBAs, and collaborating across teams to drive innova...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of supplier quality by developing strategies that ensure materials and services meet performance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, evaluate, and improve supp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $230K *

Elevate customer experience by owning product quality strategies for display systems. Lead cross-functional teams in quality improvement initiatives, drive failure analysis, and advocate for superior...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $240K *

Accelerate innovation in optical communication by leading firmware development for high-performance transceivers. Drive product success from concept to volume production while collaborating across tea...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $185K *

Advance your career as a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to design innovative optical hardware for scalable quantum computing systems. Lead technical decis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$157K - $227K *

Innovate cutting-edge optical systems for biological applications. Collaborate with clients to define performance criteria and drive the design of advanced fluorescence imaging platforms, enhancing bi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.