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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$86K - $165K *

Manage quality assurance processes across multiple Advanced Air Warfare Systems, driving strategic enhancements and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Contribute to critical projects as a Principal Material and Process Engineer, leading a cross-functional team to innovate materials solutions, resolve technical issues, and integrate new products that...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying secure solutions for major financial institutions. Collaborate across engineering and compliance, addressing business challenges with innovative technical im...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $190K *

Tackle the challenge of developing safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles while leading the design and implementation of robust test infrastructure and contributing to innovative robotic aut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $147K *

Join a team that's developing secure software systems in a cross-domain environment. Collaborate to enhance complex solutions for military sales, prioritizing team empowerment and adherence to design...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

Innovate your career by leading complex projects that bridge critical teams. You'll drive technology from concept to production while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance national securi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $165K *

Engineer the future of quantum computing by mastering advanced cryogenic and UHV systems. Your expertise will ensure optimal environments for device performance through installation, maintenance, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in commercial AV projects, ensuring top-tier execution and quality control while troubleshooting complex systems and coordinating with team members to create impactful installations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $120K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by leading automation projects, optimizing workflows, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative programs in machine learning and AI. Collaborate across teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions, tackle technical challenges, and elevate the customer experience wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $140K *

Drive innovations in RF systems design, integration, and verification. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create cutting-edge hardware, ensuring high performance from concept through exhaust...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing CPU designs by enhancing physical design methodologies and collaborating across teams, focusing on improving power, performance, and area. Drive innovation through machin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Shape the future of digital design as a Senior Product Designer, leading innovative projects, enhancing user experiences, and driving collaboration across teams to deliver transformative solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $114K *

Partner with us to lead the deployment of autonomous vehicle technology, coordinate on-site configurations, scout locations to solve technical challenges, and mentor junior engineers while fulfilling...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of equipment maintenance by managing skilled teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring maximum operational efficiency in the manufacturing sector. Drive preventive programs and vendor...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $220K *

Transform embedded systems through innovative firmware development. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and deploy cutting-edge imaging technologies, enhancing the capabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$98K - $147K *

Drive the design and integration of advanced test data systems, ensuring effective data acquisition across various environments. Collaborate within cross-functional teams to enhance data management st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optical transceiver design, driving innovation from concept through production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-speed performance and manufacturability in cut...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize cutting-edge ion mobility instruments through expert systems engineering, driving precision in electronics testing and rigorous verification to ensure product excellence and compliance throug...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $165K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading a robust management system in manufacturing. Drive proactive quality initiatives and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Elevate quality standards at every phase of medical device lifecycle, ensuring compliance and performance by applying risk-based principles and robust quality systems while collaborating with cross-fu...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $221K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in mixed signal design, specializing in sophisticated CMOS transceivers and SERDES products. Contribute to architectural implementation and verification for cutti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Transform quality management across manufacturing and vehicle systems by leading a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with quality strategy, supporting successful launches, and driving a data-dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $205K *

Own and innovate spacecraft thermal architectures, ensuring optimal mission performance through modeling, testing, and collaboration across engineering teams, while mentoring junior engineers and pres...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $300K *

Take ownership of go-to-market strategies for cutting-edge fabric switch and memory solutions. Lead cross-functional teams in shaping product narratives for AI and cloud data centers, ensuring alignme...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.