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Optical Engineer
Danbury, Connecticut, United States
$87k-$182k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CACINYSE: CACI: Provider of specialized IT and mission-critical government services.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, optical engineering, optical science, physics, or electrical engineering; 5+ years of optical experience; Microsoft Office skills; onsite teamwork; and eligibility for U.S. government clearance.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Zemax, Code V, FRED
Voyager TechnologiesNYSE: VOYG: Develops defense and space technology systems.
5+ YOEDegree in optical engineering, optical sciences, engineering, or mathematics plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree plus 5 years. Requires Zemax, CAD, Python, optical design, testing, and manufacturing experience.
Optics 1: Safran-owned U.S. defense manufacturer of electro-optic and navigation systems for military and law-enforcement customers.
0+ YOE0-5 years of optical/optical systems engineering; bachelor's in engineering; US citizen; strong communication; able to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
Hamilton Company: Privately held manufacturer of liquid-handling workstations and laboratory automation technology serving the scientific community.
3+ YOEBachelor's in optical engineering/physics,3+ years optical system design experience,proficiency with Zemax OpticStudio or FRED,experience with photodetectors and optomechanics,ability to develop optical test methods.
imec: World-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.
3+ YOEMaster's degree or PhD in optics, physics, photonics, optical engineering, or related discipline; 3+ years relevant experience; optical systems testing; simulation tools; scripting; fluent English.
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Premier technology integrator for defense, space, and civilian markets.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, TS/SCI with poly required, 10+ years relevant technical experience in optical engineering, fiber optics, telecommunications, lab testing, and equipment setup/calibration.
Ranovus: Canadian semiconductor designing optical interconnect chips and platforms for AI, cloud, and data-center networks.
2+ YOEBachelor's or Master's degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or related field; 2–5 years of optical systems or optoelectronics experience; lab troubleshooting and Python or Matlab scripting experience.
nLIGHTNASDAQ: LASR: Public high-power semiconductor and fiber-laser manufacturer serving defense, sensing, and advanced-manufacturing customers.
BS in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related (MS preferred). Hands-on experience with fiber/solid-state lasers, optics, opto-mechanical systems, optical testing, and cross-functional collaboration. US Person required.
Magna Electronics: Automotive electronics group providing technologies for automated driving, connectivity, and vehicle electrification.
4+ YOEMaster's degree in optical engineering or related field and 4–8 years of optical design, camera development, testing, image-quality engineering, or serial-product experience. Automotive camera experience preferred.
Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PTC Codebeamer
Cowboy Space Corporation: Space infrastructure building orbital AI data centers and a solar-powered power grid for AI workloads.
3+ YOEBachelor’s in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field; 3+ years designing free-space optical systems; Zemax or Code V; experience with optical components, coatings, and tolerances; STOP analysis; fiber-to-free-space coupling.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Global firm providing management, technology, and engineering consulting services.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in optics, physics, or electrical engineering; 5+ years with optical test equipment and alignment; 3+ years in labs; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
Sarmal: Private San Diego biotechnology developing genomic sequencing and rapid nucleic-acid detection platforms for clinical laboratories.
10+ YOERequires an M.S. or Ph.D. in optical engineering, optical sciences, physics, electrical engineering, or related field; 10+ years of optical engineering experience; Zemax expertise; and commercialized optical system leadership.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Global firm providing management, technology, and engineering consulting services.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in optics, physics, or electrical engineering; 5+ years with optical test equipment and alignment; 3+ years in laboratory testing; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
CACINYSE: CACI: Provider of specialized IT and mission-critical government services.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of optical knowledge required. Experience with optical analysis, modeling, testing, and team leadership; must qualify for U.S. government clearance.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Zemax, Code V, FRED
Atom Computing: Quantum computing building scalable neutral-atom computers for enterprise, government, and research customers.
3+ YOEBachelor's in optical sciences/engineering required; 3+ years optical design experience and 2+ years hands-on optics assembly; experience with Zemax, FRED, Onshape or Solidworks; able to lift 25 lb; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Picarro: Private environmental technology providing gas and VOC monitoring instruments and analytics to scientists, utilities, and manufacturers.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related technical field and typically 3–5 years of hands-on optical engineering experience. Requires optical modeling, Zemax, fiber coupling, alignment, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Broomfield or College Park or California or Colorado or Massachusetts or Tennessee or Washington or Italy or Korea or Sweden or Switzerland or Canada or United Kingdom
$117k-$152k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Skyloom Global, LLC: A developer of quantum computing platforms and space-based optical communication technology.
Bachelor's degree in optics/engineering/physics required. Proven optical system design experience for space/high-precision instruments. Extensive experience with ZEMAX, SolidWorks, and Siemens NX. U.S. person/export-control eligibility required.
Ravee Optics: Private aerospace startup developing ultracompact laser communication terminals for satellite, airborne, and space-based data links.
3+ YOEBachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or related discipline; 3+ years designing advanced optical or electro-optical systems; software and programming experience.
Draper: Independent research and development organization focused on national challenges.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related; 5+ years optical engineering experience; proficiency in electronics and embedded firmware; ability to design, build, and test optical systems; eligible for government security clearance.