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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$118K - $219K *

Contribute to the development of AI-powered tax and accounting solutions by leading a dynamic team of engineers, optimizing processes, and driving innovation in product features, while collaborating w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in designing and implementing automation solutions, leading projects, mentoring teams, and driving efficiency across manufacturing sites for optimal performance an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Develop advanced automation solutions, leading projects and mentoring engineers to enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes. Drive continuous improvement and integration of innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $219K *

Engage with a dynamic team to build cutting-edge AI solutions for tax professionals. Lead engineering efforts, enhance team performance, and shape the future of a growing organization at the intersect...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Lead complex technical engagements with customers, bridging engineering & product teams. Drive innovative silicon solutions from architecture to deployment, ensuring customer success with next-gen AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $210K *

Contribute to innovative mechanical engineering solutions for advanced robotic platforms. Lead the design and validation of rugged systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to cutting-edge autonomy solutions by architecting and developing algorithms for intelligent flight behaviors within dynamic environments, driving technical improvements, and mentoring fell...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $170K *

Innovate your career with a leadership role guiding electrical engineering teams and managing complex projects. Oversee design feasibility, mentor talent, and ensure safe, robust solutions to meet rig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $155K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by leading filament winding processes, designing innovative tooling, and collaborating with leadership to implement lasting improvements across operations and engineerin...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $352K *

Lead the design and development of high-performance VLSI components. Drive innovation and problem-solving in a collaborative environment, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring adherence to archite...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $211K *

Optimize engineering excellence by leading a high-performing design team, ensuring innovative opto-mechanical solutions while fostering collaboration and professional growth. Drive strategic goals and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $147K *

Optimize client engagements and mission success by leading deployment of Anduril products, collaborating across teams, and shaping solutions for complex defense challenges. Your expertise will drive o...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $120K *

Solve complex customer technical challenges by providing embedded hardware support, creating technical documentation, and collaborating with engineering and sales teams to enhance product functionalit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $260K *

Join our team to lead the development of advanced multi-modal perception systems, utilizing your expertise in computer vision to drive solutions from R&D through product launch while collaborating wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing sensor hardware safety strategies for advanced automotive systems, ensuring robust integration and safety of critical sensor technologies like cameras, LiDAR...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive quality assurance for a multi-cloud micro-segmentation platform. You'll innovate automated testing strategies, ensuring resilience and performance across AWS, Azure, and GCP with a focus on secu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Transform high-performance electronics through FPGA design, enabling critical sensor functionalities. Collaborate across disciplines to execute innovative designs from prototype to production while me...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Develop and maintain embedded systems firmware to enhance device performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration while ensuring robust testing and deployment processes fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in ensuring optimal PVD process health for advanced superconducting quantum processors. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and improve thin-film deposition techniques while ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $264K *

Unlock potential by leading high-frequency, low-power physical design for advanced CPUs, GPUs, and SoCs. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive frontend and backend implementation, enhancing performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Shape the future of materials engineering by leading the selection and characterization of metals across diverse hardware projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize materials proces...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to innovative firmware development for advanced in-line hardware, turning user needs into actionable product features while collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quali...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $235K *

Join a team that's vital to national defense by assuring the quality of commercial electronic parts. Collaborate with experts, conduct rigorous testing, and contribute to high-reliability systems in a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by owning the full lifecycle of off-road lighting products, from strategy to commercialization. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation, develop partnerships, and achiev...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by supporting the modernization of EO/IR systems in Naval Aviation. Leverage your expertise in engineering, testing, and integration to enhance capabilities, working collaborativel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.