Optical Engineer jobs in California

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

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USD 140,000.00 - 230,000.00 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

Senior Optical Test Engineer

Mountain View, California

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About the role Muon seeks a Senior Optical Test Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA developing infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a versatile skill set, comfortable diving into everything from precision optical metrology to rigorous environmental testing. In this role, you will drive the hands-on testing, characterization, and environmental qualification of critical optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism subsystems. Previ

Full-time

USD 179,000.00 - 230,000.00 per year

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

Optical Sensor Engineer

Anaheim, California

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At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~18,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create

Full-time

USD 125,000.00 - 155,000.00 per year

Optical Test Engineer

Los Gatos, California

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Job Title: Optical Test Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: Work for CACI, rated Fortune World's Most Admired Company -- recognized for the ninth consecutive year in 2026.Work with other highly skilled engineers testing, troubleshooting, and recommending design improvements for Optical Communication Terminals

Full-time

USD 86,600.00 - 181,800.00 per year

Secret Cleared Optical Network Engineer- Vandenberg

California

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Our client, a leader in telecommunications and networking technology, is seeking a Network Solutions Engineer for a full time position. They will be working onsite daily to support a federal customer at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. This individual will serve as an onsite technical SME supporting the implementation, testing, and modernization of optical network infrastructure. The engineer will work hands-on with Ciena equipment, troubleshoot network issues, perform service turn-ups and test

Full-time

USD 115,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year

Senior Optical Engineer

El Cajon, 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

Optical Design Engineer

Mountain View, California

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Job role - Optical Design Engineer Location - MountainView, CA [ONSITE] Job Description: Responsibilities- Conduct advanced optical system modeling and simulation.Non-sequential straylight simulation and analysisDrive the optical design and architecture of cutting-edge near-eye displays.Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Design teams to define specifications, manage tolerances, and ensure successful integration of simulated designs into mass-manufacturable hardware.Develop, mai

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Contract

60 - 62

Data Center Optical Engineer 4- Plano, TX

Remote or Richardson, Texas

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Data Center Optical Engineer - Field Services in Plano, TX (Onsite / Travel Required) Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to support customer environments and colocation facilities. This role focuses on the reliable installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, migration, and operation of optical fiber and transport infrastructure within large-scale data centers. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with fiber optic cablin

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Data Center Optical Engineer 4- Atlanta, GA

Remote or Atlanta, Georgia

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Data Center Optical Engineer - Atlanta, GA We are looking for a Data Center Optical Engineer for a 1-year contract opportunity in Atlanta, GA with a leading global telecommunications and network infrastructure company. This role will support customer data centers and co-location environments with a strong focus on fiber-optic infrastructure, optical testing, troubleshooting, migrations, break/fix, and data center operations. This is a hands-on, customer-facing field position with travel based o

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Optical Transport Engineer

Remote

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Job Title: Optical Transport Engineer Location:Remote Considered Duration: Contract / Contract-to-Hire Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Optical Transport Engineer to support the design, deployment, optimization, and operational management of large-scale optical transport networks. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with DWDM, ROADM, OTN, and carrier-grade optical transport technologies, along with a solid understanding of IP/MPLS network integration and t

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Contract, Third Party

$48 - $52

Optical Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missi

Full-time

USD 110,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer

Milpitas, California

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To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology. Group/Division The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA's product portfol

Full-time

USD 79,600.00 - 135,300.00 per year

Principal Optical Engineer

Mountain View, California

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Overview Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and complian

Full-time

USD 142,800.00 - 274,800.00 per year

Electro-Optical Engineer

El Segundo, California

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers,

Full-time

USD 95,200.00 - 165,500.00 per year

Optical Engineer jobs in California, USA