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Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer L3Harris Technologies

Carlsbad, CA

$106,500–$197,500 / year

Candidate will perform electronics design using electrical design and analysis tools, including schematic capture, functional and block diagram generation, electrical wiring diagrams, involving digital, power, analog, and mixed signal designs. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

18 days ago

Director of Product Management, AI - Remote Motive

San Diego, CA

Remote

$187,000–$260,000 / year

You will work alongside a star team from engineering, data science, computer vision, research & design, marketing, operations, legal, sales & customer success in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, technology environment to build intelligent experiences to shift behavior and drive ROI-positive impact for customers. Motive serves more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

11 days ago

Sr. Optical Engineer Malin Space Science Systems, Inc.

San Diego, CA

$140,000–$165,000 / year

Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS) is a private technology company that designs, develops and operates space camera systems for government and commercial aerospace customers and provides services in spacecraft instrument operations and space science research. Optical Engineer with experience designing and building visible, infrared, and UV optics for camera systems, managing optics subcontracts, developing and executing optical calibration and metrology procedures, and solving challenging optics measurement problems.

30+ days ago

Senior Optical Engineer Scuttlebutt Services, LLC

San Diego, CA

$140,000–$165,000 / year
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They identify and help solve design challenges associated with the harsh environments of launch and operation in interplanetary space and during encounters with celestial bodies for both robotic and human spaceflight. Develops calibration plans to verify mission requirements, including but not limited to focus/MTF, flat field imaging, radiometry and spectral response, distortion/camera models, boresight alignment.

17 days ago

Optical Engineer Level 3 Monarch Quantum

San Diego, California

$125,000–$175,000 / year

Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of design software (Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, Photon Engineering FRED, and/or Lambda Research OSLO preferred) and quantitative analysis/programming tools (Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, and documentation. Understanding of fiber optics for high power CW laser systems: multi-mode, single mode, polarization maintaining, step index, photonic crystal, endcaps.

4 days ago

Optical Engineer Level 2 Monarch Quantum

San Diego, California

$100,000–$150,000 / year

Proven ability to successfully complete engineering tasks involving design software (preferably Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, Photon Engineering FRED, and/or Lambda Research OSLO), quantitative analysis/programming tools (such as Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and testing, data collection, and documentation. Knowledge of fiber optics as applied to high-power continuous wave (CW) laser systems, including multi-mode, single-mode, polarization-maintaining, step index, photonic crystal, and endcap variants.

4 days ago

Optical Engineer Level 4 Monarch Quantum

San Diego, CA

$150,000–$200,000 / year

Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of design software (Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, Photon Engineering FRED, and/or Lambda Research OSLO preferred) and quantitative analysis/programming tools (Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, and documentation. Deep understanding of fiber optics for high power CW laser systems: multi-mode, single mode, polarization maintaining, step index, photonic crystal, endcaps.

30+ days ago

Optical Engineer Leidos

San Diego, California

Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help evaluate and mature emerging optical technologies—such as diffractive and meta-optics—analyze experimental data to inform design decisions, and document results to support internal R&D and program efforts. The Space Business Area is transforming space payload solutions for the future through both customer-funded programs and internal research and development (IR&D) efforts focused on enabling new capabilities in space-based sensing.

30+ days ago

Senior Optical Engineer Leidos

Chula Vista, CA

$131,300–$237,350 / year

Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in developing optical payload systems for the Space Force, including missions such as Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), Space Control, and Space-Based Sensing. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.

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Optical Engineer Leidos Holdings Inc

San Diego, CA

$107,900–$195,050 / year

Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help evaluate and mature emerging optical technologies-such as diffractive and meta-optics-analyze experimental data to inform design decisions, and document results to support internal R&D and program efforts. The Space Business Area is transforming space payload solutions for the future through both customer-funded programs and internal research and development (IR&D) efforts focused on enabling new capabilities in space-based sensing.

30+ days ago

Optical Engineer 2 ESRhealthcare and EXEC STAFF RECRUITERS

San Diego, California

30+ days ago

Optical Engineer SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.

San Diego, Ca

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Support program execution through design reviews, cross-functional collaboration with project management and systems engineering, and required ESD training for unescorted access to controlled areas. Demonstrated experience with Conceptual and detailed flight optical designs , including athermalization strategies, stray light control, and STOP analysis to support performance and environment requirements.

12 days ago

Senior Leader, Electrical & Optical Systems Engineer Qualcomm Inc

San Diego, CA

$249,900–$374,900 / year

Key Responsibilities: Define and drive end-to-end architecture for next-generation interconnect solutions utilizing 112G, 224G, and emerging 448G SerDes technologies, Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), Near-Packaged Optics (NPO), Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO), Co-Packaged Connectors (CPC), Near-Package Connectors (NPC), copper and optical flyover architectures, Active Electrical Cables (AEC), and advanced optical interconnects. Impact: Serve as a senior technical leader driving Qualcomm''s transition from conventional PCB-based interconnects to NPC/CPC flyover architectures, co-packaged optics, silicon photonics, and EIC/PIC-integrated systems, enabling scalable AI infrastructure beyond 224G and toward 448G-per-lane technologies.

30+ days ago

Staff Optical Systems Engineer Element Biosciences

San Diego, CA

$133,000–$173,000 / year

Education and Experience: Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 7+ years of relevant industry experience (or equivalent combination of advanced education and industry experience). We are seeking a talented Staff Optical Systems Engineer to join our team to drive optical systems development of our multiomic discovery platforms, from concept to commercialization.

30+ days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optical Alignment Machines Monarch Quantum

San Diego, CA

$125,000–$175,000 / year
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Demonstrated successful execution of engineering tasks including use of mechanical CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and quantitative analysis/programming tools (Python), instrumentation and measurement, part fabrication or procurement, integration and test, data collection, analysis (ANSYS Workbench) and documentation. Deep understanding of material properties, mechanisms, fabrication methods: CNC milling, CNC turning, sheet metal, injection molding, laser cutting, water jet cutting, and 3D printing (metal and plastic).

23 days ago

Electro-Optical Systems Engineer Surface Optics Corporation

San Diego, California

Summary : The Electro-Optical Systems Engineer will support systems engineering, systems architecture studies, systems design & analysis, and test roles on programs for the development of high-performance electro-optical systems including optical sensor systems, infrared and spectral imaging systems. Must be capable of design, development and analysis of optical and electro-optical systems, including visible and IR sensor systems, modeling and simulation, optical system performance modeling, performance analysis and tolerance assessment experience.

30+ days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer, FPGA , Optical Controls, and Embedded Software TalentCORE, Inc.

San Diego, CA

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The successful candidate will report to an EE Design Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of High Energy Laser Systems, advanced airborne sensors, laser communications systems for space applications, and a variety of other technologies in their expanding product portfolio. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, pulsed power systems, battery systems, high energy laser systems, space systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, target tracking, laser beam control/pointing, signal/image processing, and instrumentation.

30+ days ago

High-speed Electrical/Optical Post-Silicon Engineer Qualcomm Inc

San Diego, CA

$192,000–$288,000 / year

PDN and cross-functional system debug: Drive PDN measurement and failure isolation across self-noise, coupling, rail droop/ripple, sequencing, package/board power delivery, SI/PI, optics, firmware, drivers, clocking, thermal, software workloads, and platform integration. Post-silicon bring-up and system validation: Lead bring-up, characterization, margining, shmoo, stress, compliance-readiness, and SW/HLOS-level validation across reference boards, optical modules, retimers, active/passive cables, and customer-like platforms.

30+ days ago

DWDM Optical Network Engineer Viasat, Inc.

Carlsbad, California

$120,500–$190,000 / year
Full time

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually: At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. What you'll need: * Using the experience gained during your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering to design complex optical networks.

30+ days ago

Senior Technical Intern - Optical Leonardo DRS Inc

San Diego, CA

$22.67–$32.42 / hour

Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control.

23 days ago

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Optical Engineer Jobs in La Mesa, CA

Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer L3Harris Technologies

Director of Product Management, AI - Remote Motive

Sr. Optical Engineer Malin Space Science Systems, Inc.

Senior Optical Engineer Scuttlebutt Services, LLC

Optical Engineer Level 3 Monarch Quantum

Optical Engineer Level 2 Monarch Quantum

Optical Engineer Level 4 Monarch Quantum

Optical Engineer Leidos

Senior Optical Engineer Leidos

Optical Engineer Leidos Holdings Inc

Optical Engineer 2 ESRhealthcare and EXEC STAFF RECRUITERS

Optical Engineer SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.

Senior Leader, Electrical & Optical Systems Engineer Qualcomm Inc

Staff Optical Systems Engineer Element Biosciences

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optical Alignment Machines Monarch Quantum

Electro-Optical Systems Engineer Surface Optics Corporation

Senior Electrical Engineer, FPGA , Optical Controls, and Embedded Software TalentCORE, Inc.

High-speed Electrical/Optical Post-Silicon Engineer Qualcomm Inc

DWDM Optical Network Engineer Viasat, Inc.

Senior Technical Intern - Optical Leonardo DRS Inc

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