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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$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with impactful engineering programs that enhance product performance and compliance. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and sustainability of existing products while mana...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional programs to enhance product performance and compliance. Drive engineering changes and lifecycle management for existing products, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative navigation technologies in next-gen robotics. Collaborate on Lidar, Stereo Vision, SLAM, and Bluetooth Beacon methods. Drive advancements in robotic navigation through experimentat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $239K *

Engage in defining product value propositions and driving customer adoption of cutting-edge advanced semiconductor packaging solutions through cross-functional collaboration and market intelligence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $275K *

Unlock potential by designing high-performance RF modules for airborne and ground systems. Lead the development of active and passive RF circuits, PCB assemblies, and ensure successful transition to p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead and innovate in sensor technology by developing global engineering teams, driving product development, and shaping the technology roadmap to meet market needs and enhance customer solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $210K *

Develop cutting-edge photonics integrated circuits for space and ground applications. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance connectivity solutions, driving innovation in optical technol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead and develop mechanical design teams to deliver innovative marine navigation systems. Ensure technical quality, resource management, and adherence to standards while fostering a collaborative envi...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $170K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision algorithms for autonomous agricultural and off-highway equipment, driving innovation and efficiency in robotics and AI...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $215K *

Lead the design and development of next-gen biometric wearables, ensuring high-quality deliverables through collaboration and technical expertise. Mentor junior engineers while driving innovative solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the future of robotic surgery by leading innovative design projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform user insights into exceptional products, ensuring usability and manufa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $183K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in advanced materials through data analysis, machine learning, and collaboration with scientists and engineers to enhance aerospace safety and efficiency in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $183K *

Pioneer advanced research initiatives by developing innovative technologies and statistical models to enhance aerospace safety and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $150K *

Empower our Process Engineering team by leading innovations and scaling commercial assays. Drive enhancements in chemistry processes, mentor junior engineers, and ensure FDA/GMP compliance while optim...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion the execution of technical programs, driving R&D and manufacturing to meet customer specifications. Collaborate with stakeholders to define goals, manage resources, and ensure accountability...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the execution of technical programs from initiation to delivery, collaborating with stakeholders to define scope, manage resources, and ensure accountability. Drive continuous improvement and com...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize manufacturing processes for cutting-edge display and semiconductor technologies, collaborating with R&D and vendors to drive innovation and resolve compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by designing and optimizing solutions in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, analyze data, and troubleshoot complex engineering challeng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $224K *

Drive innovation by optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot complex engineering issues, analyze data, and implement new...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Engage in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, analyzing data, and troubleshooting complex engineering issues. Collaborate with R&D teams and vendors to implement new technologies in the...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes by designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex systems in semiconductor and display technologies, collaborating with R&D teams and vendors to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Drive your career with impactful process engineering solutions. Engage in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and vendor partnerships while leading project teams and supporting junior colleagues i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K *

Drive process improvement in Compounding to ensure timely, compliant bulk solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes, enhance reliability, and maintain documentation and t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $178K *

Drive innovation in MEMS probe technologies, leading product development and cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and reliability in semiconductor applications...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Develop and expand advanced orbit design processes for satellite constellations, applying expertise in orbital mechanics. Collaborate with teams to enhance modeling tools and support mission planning...

Seattle, WARemote

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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.