Senior Optical Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Optical Engineer opportunities with organizations developing advanced optical and photonic technologies. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions focused on optical design, imaging systems, lasers, and precision instrumentation.

What Senior Optical Engineers Do

Senior Optical Engineers design, analyze, test, and refine optical systems and components. Their work may span lenses, cameras, sensors, lasers, fiber-optic systems, imaging instruments, and optoelectronic devices. They often use optical modeling and simulation tools, guide prototype development, interpret test results, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to bring products from concept to production.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field, along with substantial experience developing optical systems. Relevant skills may include optical design and analysis, imaging and illumination, tolerance analysis, metrology, laboratory testing, laser safety, and familiarity with tools such as Zemax OpticStudio or CODE V. Senior roles may also call for technical leadership, clear communication, and experience mentoring engineers or coordinating cross-functional projects.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior Optical Engineers work across aerospace and defense, medical devices, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer electronics, scientific instrumentation, and photonics. Depending on the employer, roles may emphasize research and development, product engineering, systems integration, manufacturing support, or technical program leadership. Browse opportunities to find positions aligned with your specialties, experience, and career goals.

Find Senior Optical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search vetted Senior Optical Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and discover professional positions where your optical engineering expertise can make an impact.

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$130K - $155K *

Elevate software engineering solutions by architecting and integrating advanced testing platforms across diverse semiconductor environments, ensuring high-quality, reliable execution and fostering tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $96K *

Empower innovation in advanced manufacturing by providing process engineering support, troubleshooting assembly methods, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $121K *

Shape the future of infrared detector technology by innovating wafer fab processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, automate, and improve fabrication methods while engaging in hands-on pilo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $124K *

Engineer process development solutions, optimize manufacturing efficiency, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and innovation while aligning with strategic business goals in a d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform product quality by analyzing customer feedback, leading investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with quality st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower product quality excellence by analyzing customer feedback, leading investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with q...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing effective NetSuite ERP solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to meet technical and business requirements and maintain system integrity and perfor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $170K *

Innovate cutting-edge hardware solutions with a focus on design and optimization. Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance performance and power efficiency in advanced silicon technologies drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design of cutting-edge hardware solutions that leverage machine learning and network acceleration. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative silicon technologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by contributing to transformative hardware solutions and collaborate with experts in ASIC design and optimization for cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation across the ind...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Accelerate innovation by driving the design and optimization of low-power hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced SoCs and custom silicon, making a significant...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $260K *

Shape innovative networking product architectures by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and manufacturable solutions that meet...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $245K *

Take ownership of advanced integration and testing of multi-domain electro-mechanical systems. Collaboratively lead teams and provide expert guidance in verification strategies for hardware and softwa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $202K *

Unlock your potential as a technical lead in Systems Engineering, driving complex product development for innovative medical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence design, str...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $273K *

Join us to ensure the integrity of statistical programming in clinical projects. Leverage your SAS expertise and CDISC knowledge to develop datasets, mentor teams, and enhance programming workflows wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $273K *

Unlock the potential of statistical programming by developing complex datasets, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards, and mentoring junior programmers. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $245K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $180K *

Pioneer the future of high-speed transceiver technology by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and validate innovative analog solutions for advanced optical and wireline communication...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining avionics! Lead development of cutting-edge systems for next-gen vehicles. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless integration and performance while maintaining...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $356K *

Drive the alignment of system specifications and manufacturing processes. Lead methodology and infrastructure efforts at scale, ensuring robust checks and automation to prevent discrepancies throughou...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive the daily operations of advanced test rigs, executing test campaigns, troubleshooting, and ensuring precise data analysis to support engineering success while contributing to robust design and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Optical Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Optical Engineer designs, models, tests, and improves optical systems and components, such as lenses, imaging devices, lasers, sensors, and photonic systems. The role may also involve technical leadership and collaboration across engineering and product teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Optical Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many positions seek a degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, plus significant experience with optical design, analysis, testing, and measurement.

  • Which industries hire Senior Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers are found in aerospace and defense, medical technology, semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer electronics, photonics, and scientific instrumentation.

  • What skills are useful for Senior Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Useful skills include optical modeling, lens and imaging design, tolerance analysis, metrology, laboratory testing, laser safety, and experience with optical design software. Senior positions may also require project leadership and cross-functional communication.

  • What salary range can I expect for a Senior Optical Engineer job on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, industry, and role responsibilities; review individual listings for details.