Optical Engineer jobs in California

Sunnyvale, California

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Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutio

Full-time

USD 118,700.00 - 209,300.00 per year

Senior Optical Engineer

Remote or Mountain View, California

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About the role Muon seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to join our team developing infrared remote sensing instruments. You will own stray light control and analysis by defining precise requirements for optical components and surface treatments, and optimizing optical transmission via custom coatings and filter components. Because this role spans a unique intersection of specialties-rigorous stray light analysis, custom coating specification, and spectral filter development-we welcome candidates w

Full-time

USD 166,000.00 - 223,000.00 per year

Staff Optical Engineer

Remote or Mountain View, California

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About the role Muon seeks a Staff Optical Engineer to act as a technical lead on our team in Mountain View, CA or Remote, developing infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated expert with a versatile skill set, comfortable diving into everything from conceptual design and error budgeting to precision optical metrology and rigorous hardware execution. In this role, you will be the definitive technical authority for a new optical subsystem, owning the performance

Full-time

USD 166,000.00 - 223,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer

San Diego, California

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Hi, Hope you are doing well. My name is Rohen and I represent Vision InfoTech. Let me know if you're interested in the below position. Role:Optical Engineer Location:San Diego, CA 100% onsite (relocation candidates is fine) Duration:24+ month contract Interview:2 virtual interviews Job Description: Optical Engineer -Optical Design -Run optical analysis -FRED -How to test optical devices -Aerospace and Defense background Key Responsibilities Design, analyze,

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Optical Engineer (Early Career) - 069QE

Remote or San Diego, California

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About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated ( is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About the Aerospace Sector Qua

Full-time

USD 78,279.00 - 127,907.00 per year

Optical Engineer III

Remote or Virginia

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What this Job Entails: The Optical Engineer will help monitor the network and troubleshoot network issues, and ensure we are able to provide guaranteed performance and capacity to our products. Scope: Resolves a wide range of issues in creative waysSeasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of their specialtyWorks on problems of a diverse scopeReceives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments Your Roles and Responsibilities: Monitor Optica

Full-time

USD 85,120.00 - 134,400.00 per year

Optical Engineer

San Diego, California

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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 sustainably. 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 challenge? Leidos D

Full-time

USD 107,900.00 - 195,050.00 per year

Senior Optical Engineer

San Diego, California

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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 challenge? Leidos D

Full-time

USD 131,300.00 - 237,350.00 per year

Staff Optical Engineer

Vista, California

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Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are: Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform - one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme ree

Full-time

USD 161,000.00 - 221,000.00 per year

Sr. Optical Engineer

Belmont, California

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At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? Alcon is looking to hire a Senior Optical Engineer team member

Full-time

USD 102,850.00 - 133,100.00 per year

Senior Optical Engineer

San Jose, California

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We are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to join our Optical NPI team to support the development and scaling of next-generation optical switch products from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume manufacturing. This role focuses on the optical subsystem architecture, performance margins, tolerances, contamination sensitivity, and system stability, and will drive validation, characterization, and production readiness from prototypes through product maturity. This is a highly cross-fu

Full-time

USD 140,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year

Staff Optical Engineer

Milpitas, California

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As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biol

Full-time

USD 135,500.00 - 216,800.00 per year

Optical Engineer Level 3

San Diego, California

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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Optical Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Work independently and in

Full-time

USD 125,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer Level 2

San Diego, California

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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as an Optical Engineer 2. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Work independently and in a te

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer Level 4

San Diego, California

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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Optical Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Work independently and

Full-time

USD 150,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Electro-Optical Engineer (All levels)

Redondo Beach, California

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Electro-Optical Engineer (All levels) Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Bryce Wilson Compensation: $150,000 - $250,000 / year Description As a Senior Electro-Optical Engineer at Impulse, you will own the development of flight camera systems and optical payloads from early architecture through test and flight. This role is for someone who wants to do more than contribute analysis in a narrow lane, you will be responsible for the technical e

Full-time

USD 150,000.00 - 250,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer, Advanced Light Sheet Microscopy

San Francisco, California

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Biohub is the first large-scale initiative bringing frontier AI models, massive compute, and frontier experimental capabilities under one roof. We're building a general-purpose system to accelerate scientific discovery, integrating frontier AI models, biological foundation models, and lab capabilities, with the ultimate goal of curing disease. Our technology powers scientists around the world, translating AI capabilities into tools that accelerate research everywhere. The Team Biohub is a 501(

Full-time

USD 153,000.00 - 191,000.00 per year

Principal Optical Engineer

Irvine, California

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A Day in Your Life at MKS: MKS Systems Irvine is growing very rapidly with significant strategic investments in the development and fabrication of cutting-edge, high precision optics, opto-mechanical assemblies, fiber optic module assemblies, and systems. To manufacture these products, Systems Irvine is seeking individuals like you to join our team as Principal Optical Engineer. In this position, you will provide technical leadership in the design and development of complex optical systems by c

Full-time

USD 175,000.00 - 195,000.00 per year

Principal Optical Engineer - Light Sources

Santa Clara, California

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About Marvell Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleetin

Full-time

USD 158,600.00 - 237,600.00 per year

Sr. Staff Engineer, Optical Link Design

San Jose, California

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Sr. Staff Engineer, Optical Link Design Location: San Jose, CA (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are using light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models. Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD, Mediatek and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world's leading semiconductor ecosystem,

Full-time

USD 175,000.00 - 223,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer jobs in California, USA