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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$159K - $230K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge ML/AI hardware systems for data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development, validation, and deployment of a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance mechanical product quality through process improvements, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and hands-on support for manufacturing and assembly operations, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to drive engineering excellence in manufacturing. You will ensure production continuity and provide vital support for engineering changes, technical updates, and regulatory compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $175K *

Advance mission integration through innovative systems engineering and architecture design, ensuring robust capability delivery for diverse operational needs in a dynamic defense environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Empower innovation as you define and drive hardware products, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure customer satisfaction through impactful product strategies and effective market launches. B...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $122K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge Integrated Circuits, driving innovation in Digital Signal Processing and customer support. Collaborate on advanced testing and design verification for next-gen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $200K *

Transform the future of semiconductor technology by designing and prototyping cutting-edge precision mechanical systems. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to deliver innovative solutions that me...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $200K *

Contribute to precision machine design by rapidly prototyping and building advanced mechanical systems for semiconductor fabrication, ensuring accuracy at the nanometer scale while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $280K *

Lead the development of advanced AI workflows as a hybrid Analyst/Developer, innovating solutions that enhance operational efficiency for government clients. Engage in all phases of the software devel...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $205K *

Pioneer groundbreaking software solutions, lead diverse engineering teams, and enhance product functionality. Influence technical excellence while fostering collaboration and mentoring future leaders...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $205K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading large-scale projects, enhancing code quality, and mentoring talent. You'll collaborate across functions to innovate and drive impactful features, significantly i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $93K *

Drive excellence in Government Property management, ensuring compliance and inventory accuracy. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes while mentoring staff, maintaining audit readiness, and su...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive high-impact semiconductor processes by leading a dynamic team, shaping technical strategies, and optimizing manufacturing efficiency in a fast-paced environment focused on next-generation techno...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Champion the NPI for cutting-edge data center networking products, ensuring manufacturing readiness and quality from design to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes for high...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to elevate quality engineering practices across product development and manufacturing. Drive compliance and ensure robust risk management while implementing innovative solutions for test...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $410K *

Join a collaborative team as you leverage technology to design solutions, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency within finance. Your role will blend full-stack development with a dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $175K *

Engage with us to develop innovative semiconductor packaging processes while leading new product introductions for high power LED applications. Drive performance improvements and collaborate with part...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$388K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by building resilient backend services for a high-performing Test Automation platform, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence across diverse engineering team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that’s driving innovation by identifying hardware weaknesses and ensuring reliability through comprehensive testing, automation, and root cause analysis, directly impacting product develop...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $215K *

Join us to lead multidisciplinary efforts in sustaining engineering and product lifecycle management, ensuring the quality and compliance of medical devices while driving continuous improvement and op...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by supporting the development and integration of advanced control systems. Collaborate with customers and maintain high standards in system design and validation, while ensuring techn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer groundbreaking AI platform capabilities as a Senior Product Manager, driving product lifecycle from ideation to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate customer needs into impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $193K *

Engage in the architectural leadership of avionics display systems, driving the complete technical lifecycle from requirements to integration, ensuring next-gen safety and reliability in aircraft syst...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $140K *

Advance the development of cutting-edge telecommunications hardware by collaborating with a diverse team to design, test, and support innovative solutions that meet the needs of Carrier and Enterprise...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Transform engineering initiatives by leading hardware program integration to ensure successful product launches and operational excellence across medical imaging systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.