Principal Optical Engineer MKS IncPrincipal Optical EngineerIrvine, CA$175,000–$195,000 / yearAs a Principal Optical Engineer in our Central Engineering organization in Irvine, CA, you will play a key role in designing and developing complex optical systems across a fast‑paced, highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. A Day in Your Life at MKS: The MKS Systems Business Unit develops and manufactures advanced optics, optical assemblies, subsystems, and full laser‑based production systems that enable high‑value solutions for our customers.
Electro-Optical Engineer Apex SpaceElectro-Optical EngineerLos Angeles, CARequired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline. Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
Principal Optical Engineer Amadeus SearchPrincipal Optical EngineerSanta Monica, CaliforniaA cutting-edge technology startup in the augmented reality (AR) space is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Principal Optical Engineer to lead its optics department. This individual will play a dual role — 60% technical design and prototyping, and 40% leadership and team management — driving the development of next-generation optical systems for AR headsets and other R&D initiatives.
Principal Optical Engineer RTX CorpPrincipal Optical 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 Horizon Surgical SystemsOptical EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaMicrosurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon’s own capabilities. In this role, you will assemble, test, calibrate, and maintain multimodal digital surgical microscopes, comprising multiple incoherent illumination and digital microscopy channels as well as an integrated Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system.
Principal Optical Engineer RTXPrincipal Optical 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.
Optical Engineer Horizon Surgical Systems IncOptical EngineerLos Angeles, CA$85,000–$115,000 / yearMicrosurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon's own capabilities. In this role, you will assemble, test, calibrate, and maintain multimodal digital surgical microscopes, comprising multiple incoherent illumination and digital microscopy channels as well as an integrated Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system.
Electro-Optical Engineer Apex Technology Inc.Electro-Optical EngineerLos Angeles, CARequired Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline. Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
Staff Optical Engineer InversionStaff Optical EngineerPlaya Vista, CA$161,000–$221,000 / yearITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. The company's highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere.
Senior Electro-Optical Engineer The Aerospace CorpSenior Electro-Optical EngineerEl Segundo, CA$129,000–$249,600 / yearVISSD expertise includes the following: concept definition and mission driven design synthesis of electro-optical space sensors, detailed characterization and performance analysis of visible and infrared (IR) image sensors, as well as the design, assembly, integration and test (AI&T) of ground and airborne prototype sensors. The Visible & Infrared Sensor Systems Department (VISSD), within the Sensing and Processing Subdivision (SPS) in MPD, is seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team of scientists and engineers that support the design and development of electro-optical (EO) sensor payloads and prototypes.
Optical Engineer The Aerospace CorpOptical EngineerEl Segundo, CA$129,000–$193,500 / yearIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Background with optical communications and space hardware testing including development of testbeds, ground support test equipment, test programs and management of test program execution for lasercom, component, units, subsystems or systems. 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.
Principal Optical Engineer Starfall Space Exploration Technologies CorpPrincipal Optical Engineer StarfallHawthorne, CA$190,000–$285,000 / yearExperience designing mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, and power supply components. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Sr. Optical Engineer Starfall Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. Optical Engineer StarfallHawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearExperience designing mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, and power supply components. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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 Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpOptical Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$105,000–$140,000 / 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. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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 Starfall Space Exploration Technologies CorpOptical Engineer StarfallHawthorne, CA$135,000–$170,000 / yearExperience designing mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, and power supply components. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 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 Matter IntelligenceOptical EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaDecompose system requirements into optical system and subsystem requirements; derive optical specifications, drawings, interfaces, alignment approaches, tolerances, and performance budgets with adjacent engineering teams. Perform optical analysis—including image simulation, radiometry, stop analysis, and stray-light analysis—and plan and execute optical assembly, alignment, characterization, calibration, and integration activities.
Senior Optical Design Engineer Samson RoseSenior Optical Design EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaLead the design, modeling, and tolerance analysis of complex multi-element optical systems, from concept through final release Develop and validate optical architectures for laser-based and imaging systems• Own optical performance budgets and run trade studies across SWaP, cost, reliability, and manufacturability, balancing physics with what's actually buildable Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes through flight and production hardware, hands-on Partner across disciplines - Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing - to ensure clean system integration Drive technical design reviews and mentor junior optical engineers, shaping both the technical outcome and the next generation of optical talent on the team Support the transition of optical designs from R&D into production, closing the gap between "it works in the lab" and "it works at scale" Candidate Profile . 9+ years of experience in optical design, with direct work in nanophotonics, metasurface design, or optical phased arrays Background in optical compute, laser communications, or 4D lidar, or a closely adjacent field Strong laser system and laser-based architecture experience Hands-on experience taking optical designs from prototype through production US citizenship with eligibility for clearance Willing and able to work on-site full time Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.
Sr. Staff/Staff Engineer, Optical Validation & Test MediaTek IncSr. Staff/Staff Engineer, Optical Validation & TestIrvine, CAYou will work closely with design, systems, hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and reliability teams to ensure robust product performance, fast debug, and high-quality execution from development through qualification. Staff/Staff Engineer, Optical Validation & Test Lead to drive validation for next-generation fiber optic transceivers and optical engines for AI infrastructure.
Optical Modeling and Simulation Engineer FurientisOptical Modeling and Simulation EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaHands-on with agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kilo, or similar): building, supervising, and reviewing AI-agent output to accelerate engineering work, with concrete examples of what you've shipped. The Seeker Team builds the eyes and the targeting logic of our weapon system: a low-cost, mass-producible, multimodal missile seeker that leans on commercial supply chains where they outperform, and vertically integrates wherever possible.
2024 Electro-Optical Sensor Performance Engineer The Aerospace Corp2024 Electro-Optical Sensor Performance EngineerEl Segundo, CA$110,000–$193,500 / yearThe Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department (ISDAD), is seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer to join our 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. 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.