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Optical Engineer
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
OnsiteFull Time
IDEXNYSE: IEX: Designs and manufactures specialized fluidic, optical, and industrial systems.
3+ YOEBachelors in optics/optical engineering/physics, 3–5 years optical engineering experience, proficiency with Zemax/Code V/SolidWorks/MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW, experience with optical testing and metrology, NPD/DOE and project leadership preferred.
Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, JDE ERP
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, TS/SCI with polygraph, 10+ years relevant experience in optical engineering, fiber optics, and telecommunications; lab experience and testing skills required.
Optics 1: Global provider of electro-optic design and production solutions.
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.
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
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.
nLIGHTNASDAQ: LASR: Designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor and fiber laser systems.
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.
Cowboy Space: Building satellite-based orbital infrastructure for AI data centers.
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.
Atom Computing: Building scalable quantum computers using arrays of neutral atoms.
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.
Optikos: Develops optical metrology equipment and provides engineering services
2+ YOE2+ years optical design, analysis, and testing; proficiency with Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools; hands-on lab with interferometers, spectrometers, lasers; BS in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Photonics.
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Optical Sciences; 8+ years in optical communications; laser transmitter/detector experience; lead lasercom studies; able to obtain security clearance; occasional travel.
Laser transmitters, Optical detectors, Adaptive optics, Testbeds, Modeling and simulation
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
IonQNYSE: IONQ: Develops and sells trapped-ion quantum computers and cloud services.
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.
Draper: Designs and develops advanced guidance and navigation technologies.
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.
Horizon Surgical Systems: AI-driven robotic systems for ophthalmic microsurgery
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 0–3 years experience, experience with precision optical systems, electronics assembly, CAD, strong communication and organizational skills.
Ephemeris Net: Building foundational networking infrastructure for space internet connectivity.
4+ YOEBachelors in optical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience), 4+ years designing/building electro-optical instruments, proficiency with optical test instrumentation, ability to obtain security clearance, and experience with free-space optical design.
OSAs, power meters, interferometers, wavefront sensors, beam profilers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, ray tracing software
BDNYSE: BDX: Manufactures medical devices, surgical instruments, and pharmacy automation systems.
10+ YOEBachelor's in Optics/Physics/Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required; extensive optical system design experience; Zemax (OpticStudio) proficiency; experience with optical integration, alignment, calibration, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
MKS InstrumentsNASDAQ: MKSI: Supplies process control instruments and chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
8+ YOEBachelor's in Optical Engineering/Physics; 8+ years principal-level optical design and system development; expertise in multi-element optics; proficiency with Zemax and CODE V; hands-on optical assembly, alignment and laser experience; cleanroom work; U.S. work eligibility required.
5+ YOEM.S. or higher in Optical Engineering/Physics/EE (or B.S. with experience), 5+ years optical system design, high proficiency with FRED/LightTools/Zemax and Python, strong physical optics and metrology experience, strong communication skills.
10+ YOEBachelor's in optical engineering, 10+ years imaging and laser optical design experience, proficiency with Zemax/CODE V and NVIPM, laboratory optical characterization, prototype integration, and active DoD Secret clearance; up to 10% travel.
Zemax, CODE V, Night Vision Integrated Performance Model (NVIPM)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
Ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Bachelor's in optical science, physics or related (required). Advanced optical engineering knowledge, experience with CODE V, Zemax, FRED, optical metrology, and strong communication skills.
CODE V, Zemax, FRED, interferometer, spectrophotometer, collimated source testing system
Arcadia Science: Translates evolutionary biology into novel therapeutics and research tools.
2+ YOEPhD in optical engineering or related field; 2+ years in industry/start-up; hands-on optical design; ability to develop novel optical techniques; coding for instrument control and analysis; independent, clear communication.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Leading robotic space exploration and planetary research for NASA.
2+ YOEDegree in optics/physics/electrical engineering with relevant years of experience, experience with CODE V or Zemax, hardware integration and optical alignment experience, strong written/verbal communication.
CODE V, Zemax, CODE V macro language, ZPL, Python, Matlab