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96 optical engineer jobs at 38 companies in Fairfield, CA

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Optical Engineer II
Oakland or El Segundo
$150k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
Ephemeris Net
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
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Senior Optical Engineer
Livermore, California, United States
$176k-$267k/yr HybridFull Time
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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
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Associate/Senior Optical Engineer, R&D
Emeryville, California, United States
$150k-$275k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Arcadia Science
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.
Raman spectroscopy, SRS, CARS, fluorescence microscopy, spectral analysis, image analysis, machine learning, data acquisition software, instrument control, optical design
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Senior Optical Engineer - Optical Solutions - United States
Fremont, California, United States
$140k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Koch Inc.
Koch Inc.: Operates global manufacturing, refining, and industrial technology businesses.
5+ YOEMaster's in physical science or engineering with optical focus, 5+ years process development experience in fiber-optic products, hands-on assembly/calibration/testing, experience with adhesives/solders, instrumentation (tunable lasers, optical power meters, OSA, oscilloscopes), Python, DOE and FMEA, NPI and project planning.
tunable lasers, optical power meters, OSA, Oscilloscope, Python
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Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Richmond, California, United States
$92k-$157k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Attalon
Attalon: Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
5+ YOE5+ years in optical manufacturing; BS in Optical/Mechanical Engineering or related field; hands-on metrology; process optimization; lead projects.
SolidWorks, optical metrology tools, SPC
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Optical Design Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
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Gooch & Housego
Gooch & HousegoLondon Stock Exchange: GHH: Manufactures precision optical components and advanced photonic systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in science or engineering; 5-10 years in laser/optics; hands-on laser lab experience; strong communication and analytical skills.
Matlab, Ray tracing, Gaussian beam modeling
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Lead Optical Product Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
$106k-$172k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Coherent
CoherentNYSE: COHR: Manufactures lasers, engineered materials, and optical networking components.
3+ YOEMS or PhD in optics/optical engineering; 3+ years in design, simulation, testing of optical systems; fiber optics, Si-Photonics, LiDAR experience; on-site in Fremont, CA.
OptiStudio, Code-V
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Optical Design Engineer - Biophotonics
Cupertino or San Francisco Bay Area
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
3+ YOEBS in Optics/Physics/EE or related; experience with optics simulation tools; programming experience in MATLAB/Python/C.
Zemax, Code V, FRED, LightTools, MATLAB, Python, C
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Optical Engineer, Advanced Light Sheet Microscopy
San Francisco, California, United States
$153k-$191k/yr HybridFull Time
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: Builds AI-powered technologies for biomedical research and disease study.
5+ YOEMS or PhD in a related field; 5+ years engineering experience designing and building scientific instrumentation; strong optics, electronics, CAD, and programming (Python, C/C++, Rust); hands-on hardware control and integration experience.
Python, C, C++, Rust, SolidWorks, OnShape, Linux, microcontrollers, DACs/ADCs, PCB design, GPU
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Mechanical Engineer, Camera & Optical Modules
South San Francisco, California, United States
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Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Experience designing camera/optical modules or compact electromechanical products; strong mechanical fundamentals, tolerance/FEA/thermal analysis, CAD and GD&T proficiency; supplier collaboration and failure investigation skills.
CAD, GD&T, FEA, SerDes, GMSL, MIPI
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Optics Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Becoming
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.
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Optical Business Development Manager
Fremont, California, United States
$90k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BizLink
BizLinkTaiwan Stock Exchange: 3665: Designs and manufactures interconnect solutions and electronic cable assemblies.
10+ YOE10+ years solutions selling and business management experience in photonics/optoelectronics; strong technical knowledge of optical components; Bachelor's in engineering preferred; excellent written and verbal communication.
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Lead Camera Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$300k-$400k/yr HybridFull Time
Sabi
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
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Manufacturing Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
$95k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cytek Biosciences
Cytek BiosciencesNASDAQ: CTKB: Manufacturer of spectral flow cytometry instruments and biological reagents.
3+ YOEBS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, minimum 3 years system integration/testing experience, Six Sigma preferred, ISO 13485 familiarity, statistical/DoE experience, knowledge of PCBA/optics/fluidics, strong communication skills.
PCBA, Lasers, Optics, Fluidic systems, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DoE), ISO13485
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Camera/Imaging Engineer
Oakland, California, United States
$120k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Arxlight
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.
Zemax, Code V, FRED, MATLAB, Python
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Senior Systems Engineer
Pleasanton, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
AEye
AEyeNasdaq: LIDR: Develops lidar sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles.
8+ YOEBachelor's in EE/Physics/Optics or related; 8+ years in optoelectronic or sensor systems engineering (lidar preferred); proficiency in system simulation, modeling, data analysis, and scripting (Python); strong optics, laser, and signal-processing background.
Python, C++, ROS, ROS2, Linux, Microsoft Excel
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Manufacturing Engineer
Pleasanton, California, United States
$110k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vector Atomic
Vector Atomic: Develops precision quantum sensors for navigation and timing applications.
3+ YOE3+ years in manufacturing engineering or hardware development; degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field; hands-on precision assembly and automation experience; data-driven process control knowledge.
robotics, machine vision, automation, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, vacuum systems, optical assembly tools, motion stages
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Mechanical Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
$110k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nova
NovaNASDAQ: NVMI: Provider of metrology and process control solutions for semiconductors.
1+ YOEBS in Mechanical Engineering, 1-3+ years in semiconductor equipment; SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM; GD&T, FEA, high-vacuum and precision optics experience; prototype, test, and supplier management.
SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, FEA, GD&T
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Communications Systems Test Engineer
Livermore, California, United States
$190k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Aalyria
Aalyria: Provides laser communications and networking platforms for aerospace.
2+ YOEClearable or eligible for clearance; degree in Electrical/ Optical Engineering; 2-5 years lab experience with high-speed comm systems; MATLAB/Python skills; experience with high-speed test equipment; knowledge of coherent optical systems.
Bit Error Rate Testers, Arbitrary Waveform Generators, Oscilloscopes, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Optical Power Meters, Variable Optical Attenuators, Polarization Controllers, Matlab, Python
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Mechanical Design Engineer (NWS 00909)
Livermore, California, United States
$45-$75/hr OnsiteFull Time
North Wind Group
North Wind Group: Provides engineering, construction, and environmental services to federal agencies.
AS degree in mechanical engineering; experience with CAD, Creo; design of laser/optical hardware; able to obtain DOE clearance; US citizenship.
Creo Parametric, Creo Simulate, Windchill, 3D CAD, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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