NewSenior Optical Engineer Atom ComputingSenior Optical EngineerBoulder, CO$150,000–$175,000 / yearJob Responsibilities Lead cross-functional partnerships with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities. Atom Computing is seeking an Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to drive their build out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly.
NewOptical Engineer (Quantum Computing) InfleqtionOptical Engineer (Quantum Computing)Boulder, CO$130,000–$155,000 / yearWithin Infleqtion’s Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, build, and validate complex optical subsystems for neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. Developing and maintaining high-fidelity optical models using Zemax (OpticStudio), including tolerance analysis, sensitivity studies, and performance optimization informed by experimental data and system-level requirements.
NewOptical Engineer Atom ComputingOptical EngineerBoulder, CO$120,000–$145,000 / yearJob Responsibilities Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities. Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to help build them out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly.
Optical Engineer Micro Tech Staffing GroupOptical EngineerLowell, MAHands-on experience with optical laboratory equipment (interferometers, spectrometers, lasers, alignment tools). Proficiency in optical design and simulation software (Zemax, Code V, FRED, LightTools, or equivalent).
NewOptical Engineer DigiLens Inc.Optical EngineerSunnyvale, CAPerform “hands-on” building, testing, and evaluating of optical breadboard apparatuses to characterize / test / validate optical performance of DigiLens waveguides, or related optical hardware. Maintain a lab notebook to document and record development activities, including hardware performance, test results, design developments, fabrication instructions, design/process/procedure corrections or improvements, and inventions.
NewStaff Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing) InfleqtionStaff Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)Boulder, CO$175,000–$220,000 / yearWithin Infleqtion’s Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking a Staff Optical Engineer to provide deep technical contribution and subsystem-level leadership in advanced optical systems for neutral-atom quantum computing. Designing and implementing (at a subsystem level) atom-resolved detection and feedback systems using state-of-the-art sensors such as SPAD/EMCCD/sCMOS cameras, and high-speed photodetectors, with consideration for scaling readout bandwidth, latency, and data throughput.
NewSenior Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing) InfleqtionSenior Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)Boulder, CO$155,000–$185,000 / yearExperience designing and analyzing beam-delivery and imaging systems, including Gaussian beam and fiber mode-field modeling, fiber coupling, apodization, point-spread-function analysis, modulation-transfer-function analysis, Fourier optics, and 4-f optical systems. Within Infleqtion’s Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to independently design, implement, and validate complex optical subsystems for neutral-atom quantum computing platforms.
NewElectro-Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer Allen Control SystemsElectro-Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) EngineerAustin, TXIn this role, you will apply your expertise in optical and infrared sensor systems and DSP to model and predict sensor performance across a range of operational environments, develop and refine system requirements for current and future EO/IR programs, and contribute to business development activities by supporting the creation of technical proposals and customer-facing presentations. Contribute to business development efforts by authoring technical sections of proposals, generating performance predictions and supporting analyses, and developing white papers in response to customer needs and solicitations.
NewLead Optical Engineer TRL11, Inc.Lead Optical EngineerIrvine, CAStrong understanding of physics, optics materials, and/or laser systems Proficiency in optical design software (Zemax, Code V, Light tool or similar). Conduct optical system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis using tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar optical analysis software.
NewOptical Engineer, Holography Lab LuminitOptical Engineer, Holography LabTorrance, CAWorking under senior optical engineers, this person runs day-to-day recording, optical-table alignment, sample preparation, and characterization within Luminit’s established recording process. Hands-on optical-bench or laser-lab experience (coursework, research, or an optics/laser technical program), including operating and aligning optical tables.
NewOptical Engineer I DiffraqtionOptical Engineer ISomerville, MAThis is a hands-on, bench-first role: you will spend most of your time in the lab—mounting and aligning optics, assembling prototypes, running experiments, taking measurements, and troubleshooting hardware that does not yet behave the way the model says it should. This is an early-career role with real ownership and real mentorship: you will start by executing well-defined experiments and grow into owning subsystems of a first-of-a-kind device that will be shot into Low Earth Orbit.
NewOptical Waveguide Engineer Vuzix CorporationOptical Waveguide EngineerWest Henrietta, NYRespect & Integrity – Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire the trust of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment-free environment. Teamwork & Collaboration – Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views objectively and with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a positive team dynamic, prioritize team success over personal interests, work effectively across departments toward company goals.
NewLead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX) ExowattLead Optical Engineer (Austin, TX)Austin, TXExposure to injection or compression molding of PMMA/silicone Fresnel optics, diamond turning of mold masters, and metrology for large-aperture optics (deflectometry, photogrammetry, VSHOT-type slope measurement). Ability to build custom ray-tracing or optimization routines in Python or MATLAB, and to construct optical error budgets (slope, tracking, and alignment tolerances rolled into an intercept-factor model).
NewSenior Optical Systems Engineer Compal USASenior Optical Systems EngineerGoleta, CABacked by Compal’s extensive experience in technology innovation and cross-industry integration, SYLUX is able to accelerate the commercialization of advanced sensing technologies and deliver practical solutions for the future of intelligent mobility and automotive safety. Minimum 10+ years experience developing optical systems for automotive and/or equivalent high quality camera systems, including optical designs, lens component design specifications, sourcing and testing.
NewOptical Engineer Aeva, Inc.Optical EngineerMountain View, CAWhat you'll be doing: Design and analyze optical systems, including developing optical architectures, evaluating tolerances, manufacturability, light budgets and other trade-offs. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions.
NewSenior Optical Engineer Foxconn Industrial InternetSenior Optical EngineerSan Jose, CA$140,000–$180,000 / yearKey Responsibilities Lead deep-dive investigations of complex optical path issues, identifying root causes and driving improvements across design, test, fixtures, and manufacturing processes through structured experiments and DOE methodologies. Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for automated optical inspection and cleaning systems by defining acceptance criteria, conducting qualification and correlation studies, and closing readiness gaps prior to production release.
NewOptical Engineer Precision Optics Corporation IncOptical EngineerLittleton, MAMore senior levels should have an additional understanding of advanced properties such as stray light, signal to noise, polarization, practical physical optics, and design and specification for more advanced optical fabrication such as diamond turning, MRF, and precision molding. Job Description Description: This position requires someone knowledgeable in the areas of Optical System Design across the Visible to Infra-red spectrum including: optical analysis, simulation, design, and realization of solutions to Visible, Laser, Imaging and Illumination systems requirements.
NewSenior Satellite Mechanical Engineer, Optical Structures K2 SpaceSenior Satellite Mechanical Engineer, Optical StructuresLos Angeles, CA$140,000–$175,000 / yearIn this role, you will have cradle-to-grave ownership over the mechanical elements of space environment payloads including optical payloads, with a focus on broader mechanical skills – including but not limited to structural design for stress and modal performance; design for optimal manufacturing; design of lens and optical component mounting solutions that can perform in launch and space environments; thermal analysis and mitigation; and cradle-to-grave ownership from clean-sheet trades, design, analysis, testing, and integration support. Backed 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.
NewSenior Mechanisms Engineer, Optical K2 SpaceSenior 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.
NewSenior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Optical Comms CesiumAstroSenior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Optical CommsWestminster, COJOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with typically 5–8 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree in a related technical discipline with typically 3–6 years of relevant experience; or PhD in a related technical discipline with typically 0–3 years of relevant experience. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, the Senior Systems Engineer collaborates with software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, integration and test, mission operations, and program management teams to ensure systems meet technical, operational, cost, and schedule objectives.