43 optical engineer jobs at 25 companies in Cotati, CA
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Optical Engineer II
Oakland or El Segundo
$150k-$190k/yrHybridFull Time
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
Arcadia Science: Independent evolutionary biology research developing therapeutics and tools.
2+ YOEPhD in optics/physics,2+ years industry/start-up experience,hands-on optical system design and construction,proficiency coding for instrument control/data acquisition/analysis,ability to communicate technical results.
Keysight TechnologiesNew York Stock Exchange: KEYS: Manufactures hardware and software for electronic test and measurement.
2+ YOEBS/MS in electrical/optical engineering, ~2+ years related HF hardware design experience; hands-on high-frequency (20–200 GHz) and optical hardware design, troubleshooting, test methodology, teamwork and communication skills.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research to address global challenges.
3+ YOE3+ MgmtAdvanced degree in CS/Engineering/Business plus leadership experience; expertise in optical and WAN routing, network architecture, hiring and mentoring, and operational excellence.
Becoming: Building robotic systems and AI to predict organism development.
Senior optics engineer with experience designing and shipping integrated optical systems, owning optical subsystems, integrating optics with mechanical and electrical platforms, and ensuring long-term signal stability.
Keysight TechnologiesNYSE: KEYS: Provides electronic design, test, and simulation software and hardware.
2+ YOE2-4 years hardware design experience in high-frequency (20–200 GHz) or optical systems; BS/MS in EE/Optical Engineering; strong troubleshooting, instrumentation setup, and teamwork skills.
Sabi: Building noninvasive, wearable brain-computer interface technology.
10+ YOE10+ years in camera engineering with at least one shipped consumer product; strong in image sensors, optical design, image processing, and supplier management.
Image sensors, Optical design, Image processing, Camera modules, Calibration
Arxlight: Developing next-generation autonomous drones for security and defense applications.
5+ YOE5+ years optics engineering; thermal camera integration; Zemax/Code V/FRED; degree in Optical/Physics/EE; design and test of thermal imaging systems.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Conducts multidisciplinary scientific research for the U.S. Department of Energy.
3+ MgmtAdvanced degree in CS/Engineering/Business preferred, 3+ years supervisory experience, expertise in optical and WAN routing, team leadership, hiring/mentoring, project management, and operational excellence.
Attalon: Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
7+ YOELead the design, development, and deployment of thin-film coating processes; 7+ years in thin-film coating engineering; aerospace experience preferred; bachelor’s in physics/optics/materials science/engineering.
TFCalc, Macleod, Thin Film Deposition (Thermal Evaporation, E-Beam, Sputtering, CVD), Tooling Design, SolidWorks, MS Office
Eon Systems: Mapping and simulating biological brains for digital emulation.
5+ YOE5+ years designing and building high-throughput optical microscopes; strong optical alignment and optomechanical skills; experience with illumination, objectives, cameras, instrument control, and scaling prototypes to production.
San Francisco or Seattle or Denver or Phoenix or California or Washington or Arizona
$135k-$155k/yrRemoteFull Time
Zayo Group: Provides high-capacity fiber networks and communications infrastructure.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years technical sales engineering in telecommunications, industry certifications (2+), expert networking (optical, routing, switching, SDN, security), cloud/app architecture knowledge, strong communication and mentoring skills.
Principal Hardware Engineer, Precision Instrumentation
Emeryville, California, United States
$200k-$350k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Astera Institute: Conducts fundamental research in artificial intelligence and longevity science.
Hands-on experience designing and building precision mechanical, electronics, and optics systems; operating prototyping workshops; mentoring and hiring engineers; familiarity with CAD/CAM, CNC, PCB layout, DAQ, and embedded systems.
CAD/CAM, CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, PCB layout, embedded systems, DAQ, TTL, SPI, Serial
fab2: Designing and manufacturing custom semiconductor fabrication equipment and factories.
PhD or equivalent in Physics/Optics/EE/Materials, deep expertise in applied optics and nanofabrication, hands-on lithography and patterning hardware experience, ability to drive autonomous R&D to prototype.
Loft Orbital: Deploy and operate satellite missions for organizations and governments.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years in space systems engineering on Earth observation missions, expertise in imagery calibration, image quality metrics and optical payloads, Python coding experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.
OpenAI: Develops artificial intelligence models and generative AI software services.
3+ YOE3+ years network operations or field engineering experience; ability to trace circuits, troubleshoot optical faults, coordinate carriers/CSPs, and build safe automation; strong communication and technical judgment.
APIs, scripts, AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect, OTDR, OLTS, VFL, DOM, DDM, LLM
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or optics,5–10 years roll‑to‑roll or thin‑film R&D experience,DOE and data analysis skills,proficiency with Minitab/JMP/Python,ability to work in lab and pilot line,US Person per ITAR required.
Bedrock Robotics: Automates heavy construction machinery with AI retrofit kits.
8+ YOE8+ years in ISP tuning or embedded camera systems, bachelor's degree in EE/CE/Optical Engineering/Physics, experience with embedded drivers, radiometry, and data analysis.