Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer MKS IncSenior Optical Manufacturing EngineerIrvine, CA$95,000–$140,000 / yearWe are looking for an exceptional Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer to provide overall engineering support to optical fabrication, specifically lens manufacturing using various methods. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Senior Principal Optical Designer Engineer RTX CorpSenior Principal Optical Designer EngineerEl Segundo, CAAt RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Optical Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXOptical Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$105,000–$120,000 / yearAll SpaceX optical systems (laser communication terminal and other optical products) require a blend of theoretical expertise, practical implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constrained systems. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Optical Engineer III Jet Propulsion LaboratoryOptical Engineer IIIPasadena, CALeverage your expertise in optical system design, hardware integration, and advanced measurement tools to shape the future of deep space communications. Embrace the role of an Optical Engineer III and drive innovation in advanced optical systems for space and Earth missions.
Optical Engineer IV Jet Propulsion LaboratoryOptical Engineer IVPasadena, CAJoin our team as a Senior Optical Engineer and drive innovation in advanced optical systems for space and Earth missions. Leverage your expertise in optical design, analysis, and hardware development to shape the future of deep space communications.
Senior Optical Communications Engineer Relativity Space IncSenior Optical Communications EngineerLong Beach, CA$160,000–$214,000 / yearAbout the Role: As a Senior Optical Communications Engineer within the Interplanetary Sciences Program, you will own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers.
Principal Engineer Optical Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal Engineer OpticalRedondo Beach, CA$125,300–$187,900 / yearWe provide integrated system expertise for our primary products which include high-energy and high-peak power laser subsystems, beam control and optical subsystems, from component design and development through system integration. Experience in the design, integration and test of high-power (kW-class and above) laser systems, including fiber lasers and amplifiers operating at high powers, and optical alignments of free-space beam paths.
Staff Optical Communications Engineer Relativity Space IncStaff Optical Communications EngineerLong Beach, CA$188,000–$251,000 / yearAbout the Role: As a Staff Optical Communications Engineer within the Interplanetary Sciences Program, you will own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers.
Electro-Optical Engineer Apex TechnologyElectro-Optical EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaYou'll own how our sensors perform in the real world, driving trade studies that balance performance, cost, and risk, leading verification and qualification campaigns, and closing the loop through failure investigations that sharpen every future design. Apex is looking for a Sensor Systems Engineer to own our sensor products across the full development lifecycle, from clean-sheet concept to qualified, production-ready hardware.
2026 Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer The Aerospace Corp2026 Electro Optical Remote Sensing EngineerEl Segundo, CARemote$90,000–$140,000 / yearThe ISDAD team supports all aspects of advanced remote sensing system development: designing and assessing the performance of optics and electro-optical sensor systems, modeling the end-to-end sensing system, developing innovative data processing and computer vision algorithms, and producing simulated data products for new applications. Selected candidate will join the Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department (ISDAD), within the Sensing and Processing Subdivision (SPS) in MPD, ISDAD consists of a team of scientists and engineers engaged in developing the nation's next generation of remote sensing systems for Department of Defense and national security customers.
Senior Principal Optical Designer Engineer RTXSenior Principal Optical Designer EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaActive and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Principal Product Engineer - NPI (CPO and Optical Pluggables) Marvell Technology IncPrincipal Product Engineer - NPI (CPO and Optical Pluggables)Irvine, CAWe are looking for a talented Product Engineer to drive the NPI to high volume production lifecycle, yield improvement, and manufacturing intelligence for Marvell's next generation highly integrated optical transceivers and co-packaged optics. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
Principal Product Engineer - NPI (Cpo And Optical Pluggables) MarvellPrincipal Product Engineer - NPI (Cpo And Optical Pluggables)Irvine, CAWe are looking for a talented Product Engineer to drive the NPI to high volume production lifecycle, yield improvement, and manufacturing intelligence for Marvell's next generation highly integrated optical transceivers and co-packaged optics. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
Optical / Optomechanical Engineer OratomicOptical / Optomechanical EngineerPasadena, CaliforniaYou will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on design and implementation of complex optical and optomechanical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team.
Optical Payload Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman CorpOptical Payload Systems EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$91,800–$137,600 / yearBasic Qualifications: Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline. In this capacity, you will define and manage requirements, develop segment interfaces, and leverage cutting-edge technologies in optical sensing, communications, directed energy, RF systems, digital hardware, and microelectronics.
Senior Mechanisms Engineer, Optical K2 Space CorpSenior Mechanisms Engineer, OpticalLos Angeles, CA$140,000–$175,000 / yearBacked by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others - with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. As Senior Mechanisms Engineer, you will be responsible for defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, integrates, and deploys precision, high-speed optical mechanisms and associated mechanical structures for use in K2's portfolio of optical payloads.
Senior Mechanisms Engineer, Optical K2 SpaceSenior Mechanisms Engineer, OpticalLos Angeles, California$140,000–$175,000 / yearBacked by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. As Senior Mechanisms Engineer, you will be responsible for defining how K2 designs, manufactures, tests, integrates, and deploys precision, high-speed optical mechanisms and associated mechanical structures for use in K2’s portfolio of optical payloads.
Senior Mechanical Engineer: Optical Payload, Space ANDURIL INDUSTRIESSenior Mechanical Engineer: Optical Payload, SpaceCosta Mesa, CA$166,000–$220,000 / yearWe're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process.
Optical Test Engineer II Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.Optical Test Engineer IIRedondo Beach, CA$115,000–$165,000 / yearAs an Optical Test Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing, procuring, assembling, and operating optomechanical test setups while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
GNC Engineer (Optical Systems) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.GNC Engineer (Optical Systems)Redondo Beach, CA$125,000–$155,000 / yearAs a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer (Optical Systems) at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to star trackers and optical navigation systems in all phases of development and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.