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$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
Senior Si Photonics Design Engineer
$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
$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
Optical/Electronics Engineer-Associate Staff
$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...
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$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
Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
$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
Sr. Engineer, Free-Space Optics
$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
Optical Hardware Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA.)
$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
Optical Sensor Design Engineer
$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
Product Line Manager - Optical Solutions
$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
Principal Advanced Optical Packaging Engineer
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Electro-Optic Components, XR
$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
Application Engineer - Optoelectronics
$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
$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
Manager, Optical Manufacturing Development Engineering
$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
Optomechanical Engineer, Staff
$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
Sr. Engineer, Photonics Reliability
$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
Product Integration Engineer - Optoelectronics
$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
Sr. Optical Engineer (Starfall)
$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
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
$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
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
$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
Senior Product Quality Engineer, Opto-Mechanical Modules, XR
$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
Senior or Principal Firmware Engineer - Optical Transceivers
$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
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Quantum Computing)
$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
$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
What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Optical Engineer?
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?
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?
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.