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Optical Systems Technical Lead, AR/VR Displays - EagleEye
$220K - $292K *
Drive the development and optimization of advanced display systems for national defense, blending technical expertise with creative problem-solving across the full lifecycle from design to verificatio...
Yesterday
$109K - $140K *
Lead reliability engineering and performance testing efforts to drive product quality for eyewear and tactical gear. Collaborate across functions to translate specifications into effective testing pro...
1 week ago
Sr Technical Program Manager - Advanced Opto-Electronics
$200K - $280K *
Join us to lead cutting-edge optoelectronic development programs. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage risk, and drive project execution from inception to manufacturing for innovative products in...
1 week ago
Manufacturing/NPI Engineer - Optics
$95K - $115K *
Engage in the manufacturing readiness of precision optical components, overseeing their transition from engineering prototypes to high-volume production. Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to me...
Yesterday
Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer
$125K - $145K *
Explore new horizons in manufacturing test engineering, leading the calibration and EOL testing for cutting-edge LiDAR products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production pr...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$86K - $181K *
Support a team of optical engineers in designing, testing, and analyzing optical systems. Collaborate across disciplines, gain hands-on experience, and lead solutions on complex projects within the op...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $160K *
Help us design, prototype, and produce innovative electronic systems while mentoring junior engineers. Your technical expertise will bridge analog and digital realms, shaping cutting-edge solutions th...
2 days ago
Director, R&D Operations - Advanced Optics Technologies
$150K - $180K *
Elevate operations by leading cross-functional teams to innovate optical technologies, manage resources, and drive strategic initiatives that advance our mission for integrated vision solutions in a d...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr Opto-mechanical Design Engineer
$141K - $240K *
Drive the complete design process from inception to manufacturing, encompassing feasibility studies, 3D modeling, system testing, and documentation. Collaborate in design reviews while tackling comple...
3 weeks ago
$117K - $217K *
Drive innovation by designing high-performance optical systems, collaborating across teams from concept to production. Lead the development, validation, and improvement of optical solutions, ensuring...
Reposted today
WF Optics Project Lead/Product Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate product development by leading optics industrialization efforts. Drive improvements in output and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-q...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, NPD
$97K - $152K *
Take ownership of the electrical design process for innovative medical imaging systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver life-saving technology. Drive complex hardware challenges w...
Reposted 1 week ago
Component Engineer - Optical Commodity
$107K - $160K *
Drive innovation in optical solutions by enhancing quality and reliability, coordinating supplier engagement, and ensuring lifecycle management in pluggable optical transceiver components to optimize...
Reposted 3 days ago
Component Engineer - Optical Commodity
$107K - $160K *
Elevate optical component performance through supplier engagement and lifecycle management. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and reliability of pluggable transceivers, contributing to...
Reposted 3 days ago
Component Engineer - Optical Commodity
$107K - $160K *
Drive component quality and reliability for pluggable optical transceivers, enhancing product performance and supplier engagement through lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration...
Reposted 3 days ago
Component Engineer - Optical Commodity
$107K - $160K *
Unlock potential by driving quality and reliability in optical components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure superior optical solutions for top-tier products, enhancing customer satisf...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Assembly Development Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge engineering solutions for high-power CW lasers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensure product quality, and drive innovation...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Assembly Development Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead development engineering for high-power CW lasers, optimizing yields and integrating new products with contract manufacturers, while ensuring product performance and quality through data analysis...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr. Engineer, Photonics Device Design
$170K - $220K *
Innovate in photonics device design by creating and refining integrated optical components. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure manufacturability, develop essential tools, and contribute to an im...
2 weeks ago
Senior Photonic-Integrated-Circuit Integration Engineer
$190K - $311K *
Transform the future of silicon photonics by architecting, designing, and optimizing integrated circuits to drive next-gen technologies in AI and more. Collaborate cross-functionally and ensure high-p...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive procurement excellence by leading sourcing and supplier management for complex optical components. Leverage negotiation skills and experience in the aerospace and defense sector to ensure qualit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Fiber Optic Module Packaging Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and development of advanced multi-fiber module packaging, ensuring robust performance under various conditions while collaborating on production transfer and providing technical suppo...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$134K - $192K *
Lead the charge in developing embedded firmware for advanced optical systems. Drive technical direction, collaborate across teams, and ensure high-quality, reliable firmware delivery for high-volume p...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $165K *
Provide comprehensive verification of software in medical devices, ensuring compliance with standards and quality expectations. Collaborate across teams to develop test plans and enhance testing pract...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Engineer high-performance opto-mechanical designs for the 3D Surgical Viewer. Drive cost reduction, ensure compliance, and collaborate with teams to enhance robotic surgical technologies through innov...
2 days 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?
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