Optical engineer jobs in san diego, ca

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

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

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 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

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

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

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optical Alignment Machines

San Diego, California

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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer of Optical Alignment Machines. 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 fo

Full-time

USD 165,000.00 - 225,000.00 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

2026 Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer

Remote or 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 90,000.00 - 140,000.00 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 87,100.00 - 157,450.00 per year

Optical Engineering Technician

San Diego, California

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Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies,

Full-time

USD 75,000.00 per year

NOC Senior Engineer Optical Transmission

Remote or Newington, New Hampshire

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This position will start as a 6 month contract onsite. The NOC Senior Engineer is responsible for monitoring and maintaining subsea cable systems, optical transmission equipment, performing system troubleshooting, emergency and planned system maintenance, and delivering outage information for major incidents. This position works in conjunction with other members of the support organization and the customer s technical staff and will work to ensure that subsea cable systems and optical transmissi

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Optical engineer jobs in San Diego, CA, USA