Optical Engineer jobs

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) seeks an Optical Engineer to support development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems. Position Responsibilities: Assist in development and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensor, laser, and other electromagnetic systems and components.Assist in developing architectures to integrate multiple systems

Full-time

USD 91,800.00 - 124,200.00 per year

Electro Optical Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Job ID: 2617008 Location: Chantilly, VA, US Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Electro-Optical (EO) Engineer to join SAIC's Prime SETA program in Chantilly, VA supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). In this role, yo

Full-time

USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Sr. Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, California

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is

Full-time

USD 140,000.00 - 230,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

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Optical Engineer (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced or Senior Optical Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join our team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role supports the Air Force Research Lab in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities using ground-based telescopes. We are seeking candidates with experience in optical design, integration of optical syst

Full-time

USD 112,200.00 - 151,800.00 per year

Optical Engineer (Starfall)

Hawthorne, California

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARFALL) SpaceX optical systems require a powerful blend of theoretical expertise, hands-on implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constrained envir

Full-time

USD 135,000.00 - 170,000.00 per year

Sr. Optical Engineer (Starfall)

Hawthorne, California

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARFALL) SpaceX optical systems require a powerful blend of theoretical expertise, hands-on implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constrained e

Full-time

USD 165,000.00 - 230,000.00 per year

Principal Optical Engineer (Starfall)

Hawthorne, California

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PRINCIPAL OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARFALL) SpaceX optical systems require a powerful blend of theoretical expertise, hands-on implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constra

Full-time

USD 190,000.00 - 285,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, California

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is desi

Full-time

USD 105,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year

Sr. Optical Engineer

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Job#: 3053417 Job Description: Sr. Optical Engineer (TS Clearance Needed) Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (Onsite) Role Overview This position supports the development of high-performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems. The role involves developing and validating requirements for complex communication, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems. The successful candidate will work under minimal direction to create architectures, perform analyses, and s

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Full-time

$74 - $84 per hour

Optical Engineer

Dahlgren, Virginia

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Job Number: R0246988 Optical Engineer The Opportunity: What if you could use your engineering skills to transform the U.S. Navy's directed energy portfolio? As an optical engineer, you understand the power behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to the support and testing of electro-optic ( EO ) components for integration into high energy laser ( HEL ) weapon s. We're looking for an optical engineer who can use their skills to support the develop ment and testing of state-of

Full-time

USD 77,500.00 - 176,000.00 per year

Multi-Disciplinary Optical Engineer

Denver, Colorado

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Job ID: 2615375 Location: Denver, CO, US Date Posted: 2026-08-07 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Mod/Sim Analyst Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description ?SAIC is seeking a senior Multi-Disciplinary Optical Engineer to join the Space and Intelligence Business Group. You would work on a joint Intelligence C

Full-time

USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer

Crane, Indiana

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Job Title: Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking an Optical Engineer to support our customer at NSWC Crane.Provide optical engineering support in the evaluation of prototype EO/IR hardware, including Color Day Camera (CDC), Midwave InfraRed (MWIR), Laser Range Finder (LRF), Short Wave In

Full-time

USD 47,900.00 - 95,600.00 per year

Optical Engineer

Danbury, Connecticut

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Job Title: Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: Work in a group of optical engineers solving challenging technical problemsWork in inter-disciplinary groups on complex optical system design, manufacture, test, and alignmentGain hands-on and analytical experience with optics and optical systemsPotential to see com

Full-time

USD 86,600.00 - 181,800.00 per year

Optical Engineer for Directed Energy

McLean, Virginia

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At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We're a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies - collaborating with industry and academia to deliver in

Full-time

USD 156,400.00 - 195,500.00 per year

Principal Optical Engineer - Nashville TN

Nashville, Tennessee

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Job Description The Principal Optical Engineer will be joining the Optical Network Engineering team which is responsible for building and scaling Oracle's Optical Transport Network. The team is focused on engineering and development, as well as FOA deployment of optical transport solutions and systems. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on our top priority of delivering optical capacity and engineering solutions to support Oracle's cloud and Al infrastructure to provide metro op

Full-time

USD 114,600.00 - 234,600.00 per year

Optical Engineer

Redmond, Washington

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Payrate: $75.00 - $80.00/hr Summary: In this role, you will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to predict and improve system-level performance of Company products and prototypes. Using internally developed simulation toolsincluding an existing display emulation codebase in MATLAByou will analyze results to directly enhance product and prototype performance while improving the codebase's maintainability, efficiency, and capabilities. Job Responsibilities:Code refactoring in IQ

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Contract, Third Party

$75 - $80

Sr. Optical Transceiver System Engineer

San Jose, California

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Sr. Optical Transceiver System Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Work Mode: Primarily onsite, with reasonable flexibility Salary: $100,000-$150,000 base Position Overview We are seeking a Sr. System Engineer specializing in switch-side optical transceiver validation, performance optimization. In this role, you will develop and execute test plans for optical modules on data center switches, verify performance and interoperability, and debug system-level issues. The ideal candidate is familiar with

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Full-time

$100000-150000

Firmware Engineer - Optical Transceivers

San Jose, California

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Firmware Engineer Optical Transceivers Location: San Jose, CA (Primarily onsite, with reasonable flexibility) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $100-150k base + bonus (2-3 months base salary) + benefits (PTO, 401K, Insurance, etc.) Industry: Telecommunications Report to: The head of the local U.S. R&D and FAE team. The team currently has around 7 8 members and is continuing to expand. Experience Level: 2 3 years in optical transceiver firmware development Note: Must have legal

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Full-time

$100000-150000

Sr Assoc, Optical Engineer 1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trus

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Senior Optical Engineer

Encinitas, California

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Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challeng

Full-time

USD 131,300.00 - 237,350.00 per year