22 optical engineer jobs at 13 companies in Ashburn, IL

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Optical/Principal Optical Engineer
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
$96k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBS in Optical/Related Engineering (or advanced degree), demonstrated expertise in optical design/analysis, proficiency with optical design tools, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain Secret+ clearance.
Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, OSLO, Trace Pro, FRED
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Senior Optical Engineer
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$130k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Photon Queue
Photon Queue: Develops commercial quantum memory devices for quantum computing networks.
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.
FRED, LightTools, Zemax, Python, CAD, GD&T
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Senior Optical Transport Engineer
Irving or Chicago or Bridgewater or Mount Laurel or Denver
$73k-$174k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capgemini
CapgeminiEuronext Paris: CAP: Provides global IT consulting and digital transformation services.
10+ YOE10+ years engineering DWDM/optical transport in carrier environments; multi-vendor provisioning and troubleshooting experience; strong documentation and customer communication skills.
DWDM, Nokia 1830 PSS, Nokia PSD, Nokia PSI-M, Ciena 6500, Waveserver, RLS
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Optoelectronics Engineer
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$80k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
viaPhoton
viaPhoton: U.S. fiber-optic connectivity manufacturer serving data centers, 5G networks, and AI infrastructure.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in optics, electrical engineering, or related field; 3+ years developing high-speed optical modules; experience with optical devices, silicon photonics, semiconductor physics, optical design, fabrication, and testing.
EDA, PAM
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Fiber Optics Design Engineer
Tinley Park or United States
$80k-$100k/yr HybridFull Time
Panduit
Panduit: Manufactures infrastructure products for data centers and industrial networks.
1.5+ YOEBachelor's degree in Engineering, Opto-electronics, or Optical Engineering; 1.5-5 years in fiber optic connectivity; experience with MPO/LC connectors, optical testing, measurements; MATLAB/Python; 3D CAD; strong communication and teamwork
MATLAB, Python, 3D CAD
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Data Center Engineer (IA CO IL) (784832)
Council Bluffs or Denver or Chicago
$67k-$88k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ericsson
EricssonNasdaq: ERIC: Manufactures telecommunications equipment and provides networking services.
3+ YOE3–15 years in data center ops; fiber cabling, optical testing; customer-facing; travel up to 100%.
OTDR, Optical power meter, Light source, VFL, Cable testing equipment
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Senior Network Developer 3 (IC3) – Network Region Build (NRB)
United States or Austin or Chicago or Nashville or Saline or Philadelphia or Pittsburgh or Albuquerque or Abilene or Dublin
$91k-$187k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oracle
OracleNYSE: ORCL: Provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for global businesses.
3+ YOE3+ years networking experience; knowledge of data-center networking, routing/switching protocols, fiber/optics, automation, telemetry; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Python, Oracle AI, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise
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Fiber Systems Engineering Manager - United States
Lisle, Illinois, United States
$160k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Molex
Molex: Global conglomerate focused on manufacturing, trading, and investments.
Lead a team of engineers in fiber optic product and process development; travel 30-50%; degree in engineering/physics/materials; strong PM and communication.
optical testing equipment, simulation tools, SPC, Telcordia, IEC, GR-326
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Fiber Testing Technicians
Janesville or St. Louis or Pryor or Circleville or Springfield or Colorado Springs or Aurora or Galveston or Baltimore or Henderson or Gainesville or Fort Lauderdale or Augusta or Richmond or Charlotte or Alexandria or Arlington or Canton or Waukegan or Aurora or Waukesha or Bloomington or St. Ignace or Flagstaff or Saginaw or Orlando or Joplin or Jefferson City or Greenville or Columbia or Charleston or Scottsdale or Chandler or Mesa or Tucson or Jackson or Racine or Kenosha or Bloomington or Springfield or Dayton or Toledo or South Bend or Bloomington or Gary or Wisconsin Rapids or Platteville or Sheboygan or Manitowoc or Jacksonville or Tallahassee or Billings or Rochester or Ashwaubenon or De Pere or Kaukauna or Oshkosh or Cincinnati or Cleveland or Fort Wayne or Indianapolis or La Crosse or Wisconsin Dells or Ironwood or Lenexa or Shawnee or Topeka or Olathe or Sault Ste. Marie or Des Moines or Mobile or Edmond or Broken Arrow or Norman or Lawton or Lexington or Louisville or Knoxville or Memphis or Fort Worth or San Antonio or Rhinelander or Menominee or Marinette or Lynchburg or Traverse City or Kalamazoo or Lansing or Independence or Columbia or Springfield or Negaunee or Ishpeming or Escanaba or Shawano or Houghton or Marquette or Columbus or Irving or Farmington Hills or Wausau or Iron Mountain or Oklahoma City or Asheville or Wichita or Tulsa or Duluth or Charleston or Phoenix or Las Vegas or Houston or Atlanta or Boise or Boulder or Tampa or Miami or Austin or Kansas City or Nashville or Green Bay or Dallas or Raleigh or Cedar Rapids or Milwaukee or Richmond or Pittsburgh or Fond du Lac or Minneapolis or Saint Paul or Eau Claire or Crivitz or Grand Rapids or Dubuque or Denver or Philadelphia or Madison or Appleton or Charlottesville or Harrisonburg or Chicago
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CCI Systems
CCI Systems: 100% employee-owned telecommunications infrastructure services provider serving broadband, wireless, energy, and enterprise clients across the United States.
2+ YOERequires a valid driver's license, DOT physical, fiber optic testing knowledge, physical ability to work outdoors and at heights, and nationwide travel. Two-plus years of fiber testing experience preferred.
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS), CD/PMD, Optical Power Meters, Inspection Scopes, Visual Fault Locators (VFL), Microsoft 365, web-based reporting platforms, MS 365 Suite, bucket trucks, ladders, hand tools
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High-speed Photonic Experimentalist
Palo Alto or Chicago or Brisbane
$152k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum: Builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics technology.
MS or PhD in EE/physics/optical engineering, hands-on high-speed electro-optic characterization experience, familiarity with RF/microwave/optical test equipment, automation and data-analysis skills, and ability to develop characterization plans and mentor junior staff.
Ansys Lumerical, Tidy3D, COMSOL Multiphysics, Meep, HFSS, ADS, Cadence AWR, SPICE, oscilloscopes, signal generators, VNAs, high-speed probes, optical power meters, lasers, photodetectors, FPGAs, PCBs, TIAs
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Regional Sales Manager, Americas NEMs and Labs, Midwest region
Chicago or United States
RemoteFull Time
EXFO
EXFO: Provides test, monitoring, and analytics solutions for communications networks.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years selling communications test equipment, a degree in telecommunications, optics, engineering, or equivalent, English proficiency, technical sales expertise, and willingness to travel 25%–50%.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), laser sources, power meters, optical filters, attenuators, optical spectrum analyzers, OTDRs, probe stations, bit-error rate testers, protocol test solutions
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Postdoctoral Researcher – Quantum Devices and Experiments (NST)
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$73k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
Recent PhD (0–5 years) in experimental physics, engineering, or related field; strong communication and collaboration skills; experience with device fabrication, microwave/optical measurement, or quantum information preferred.
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Quality Inspector & Shipping Clerk
Itasca, Illinois, United States
HybridFull Time
SyBridge Technologies
SyBridge Technologies: Provides precision tooling and advanced industrial manufacturing solutions.
3+ YOEPerform visual and dimensional inspections, use metrology tools, interpret engineering drawings/GD&T, audit quality, run shipping/receiving tasks, use ERP/MES and Microsoft Office; prior inspection or shipping experience preferred.
calipers, micrometers, optical systems, ERP/MES, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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Staff Quantum Sensor Physicist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$166k-$256k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Infleqtion
InfleqtionNYSE: INFQ: Develops neutral-atom quantum computing and precision sensing technologies.
PhD in atomic/optical/quantum sensing or related field; practical experience with atom-based inertial/gravitational sensors or precision-measurement hardware; ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams; up to 10% travel; U.S. work authorization required.