88 optical engineer jobs at 39 companies in Fallbrook, CA

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Principal Optical Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$175k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MKS Instruments
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.
Zemax, CODE V
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Lead Optical Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
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TRL11
TRL11: High-definition video technology for aerospace and defense.
5+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or related field; 5-10+ years in optical design; strong physics/optics/laser knowledge; proficiency in Zemax/Code V/LightTools; imaging or laser systems experience; CAD experience (OnShape/SolidWorks); thermal/structural analysis of optical designs; optomechanical alignme...
Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, OnShape, SolidWorks
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Senior Optical Engineer (Onsite)
Carlsbad, California, United States
$96k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: RTX provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
6+ YOEU.S. citizenship required. Requires a STEM degree plus 5+ years (or advanced degree plus 3+ years); 6+ years designing diffraction-limited lens objectives; proficiency with Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools, MATLAB, and Python; tolerancing and manufacturability experience.
Zemax OpticStudio, LightTools, Code V, MATLAB, Python
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Electro-Optical Systems Engineer (CA, San Diego)
San Diego, California, United States
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Surface Optics
Surface Optics: Manufactures hyperspectral imaging systems and precision optical instruments.
Experience in design, modeling, analysis, calibration and testing of optical/electro-optical systems including radiometry, image quality metrics (MTF, MRTD, NIIRS, SNR), focal plane array analysis, and system integration.
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Lead, Satellite Optical Payload Engineering
Mountain View or San Diego
$210k-$270k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Logos Space
Logos Space: Develops secure LEO satellite networks for enterprise connectivity.
5+ YOE5+ years designing, developing, and testing optical systems (≥2 years space-based); experience with high-data-rate optical communications, OISL, PAT systems; demonstrated team leadership; bachelor's or master's in EE/Optical/Physics/STEM or equivalent experience.
Zemax, Code V, MATLAB
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Optical Engineering Technician
San Diego, California, United States
$75k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Voyager Technologies
Voyager TechnologiesNYSE: VOYG: Provides advanced defense and commercial space technology solutions.
6+ YOE6+ years optical/electro-optical technician experience, associate degree or equivalent, proficiency with interferometric testing, fiber optics, cleanroom protocols; active U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. Person required.
Zygo, ESDI, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Zemax, Code V, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel
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Principal Product Engineer - NPI (CPO and Optical Pluggables)
Santa Clara or Irvine or San Diego or Westlake Village
$137k-$205k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Marvell
MarvellNASDAQ: MRVL: Designs and develops high-performance semiconductor and infrastructure solutions.
5+ YOEMS/PhD in Photonics, Physics or related engineering; 5+ years experience in silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, and high-speed components; experience with device testing, production transfer, PFMEA; scripting with JSL/JMP, Python or SQL.
JMP Scripting (JSL), Python, SQL
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Optical Coating Tech II - 2nd Shift
Murrieta, California, United States
$18-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
Attalon
Attalon: Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
2+ YOEHS diploma or GED; 2+ years optics/coating/cleanroom; precise handling; detail-oriented; good teamwork.
vacuum coating systems, cleanroom equipment, blueprints, schematics, technical documentation
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optical Alignment Machines
San Diego, California, United States
$165k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Monarch Quantum
Monarch Quantum: Building integrated photonics systems for quantum computing and sensing.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in mechanical engineering, physics, or related field; 5+ years in precision automation/robotics; SolidWorks and Python experience; knowledge of materials and fabrication; export-controlled information eligibility.
SolidWorks, Python, ANSYS Workbench
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Sr. Simulation Engineer (Optical & Photonics)
Temecula, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Skorpios Technologies
Skorpios Technologies: Designs and manufactures silicon photonics for high-speed optical communications
10+ YOESenior photonics simulation with 10+ years industrial experience; in-house foundry collaboration; multi-physics modeling; strong tools expertise; advanced degree preferred.
Ansys Lumerical, Synopsys RSoft/OptSim, Zemax/Speos, Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, Python, MATLAB
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Hardware Engineer
Vista, California, United States
$190k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Samtec
Samtec: Manufactures electronic connectors, cables, and optical interconnect solutions.
15+ YOE15+ years hardware design and fiber-optic communications experience; BS in Electrical Engineering required (MS/PhD preferred); expertise in high-speed electronics, optical signal integrity, PCB fabrication, testing, firmware/FPGA, coding, and technical leadership. Eligible to work in the US.
FPGA
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Sr. Principal Application Engineer
Irvine or San Jose
$175k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Celero Communications
Celero Communications: Developing high-performance coherent DSP technology for AI connectivity.
8+ YOE8+ years experience in DSP/optical communications, bachelor’s (or higher) in engineering/physics, ability to travel 25–40%, strong DSP and optics fundamentals, hardware/software debugging, documentation and customer-facing communication skills.
Python, MATLAB
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Electrical/Optical SerDes Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$150k-$301k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MediaTek
MediaTekTaiwan Stock Exchange: 2454: Designs and develops system-on-chip solutions for electronic devices.
3+ YOEMS or above in EE/Applied Physics, 3+ years experience preferred, expertise in high-speed analog/mixed-signal and silicon photonics, Cadence, MATLAB/Python proficiency, RN-level independent technical ownership and collaboration skills.
Verilog-A, MATLAB, Python, Cadence, Verilog-AMS, Lumerical (INTERCONNECT/FDTD/MODE)
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Competence Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$31-$47/hr OnsiteFull Time
ASML
ASMLNASDAQ: ASML: Manufactures lithography systems used to print patterns on wafers.
2+ YOEHands-on manufacturing test engineer for DUV laser systems; requires ~2 years related experience, strong troubleshooting, optical alignment, testing and calibration skills, and ability to use specialized tools and test equipment.
Automated Testing Equipment, LabVIEW, oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, multi-meters, helium sniffers, torque wrenches, electric and pneumatic screwdrivers, ball drivers, lifting equipment, Hi - Pot, computers
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Hardware Engineer
Vista, California, United States
$190k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Samtec
Samtec: Manufacturer of high-speed electronic connectors and cable assemblies.
15+ YOE15+ years in hardware design and fiber-optic communication, BS in Electrical Engineering required (MS/PhD preferred), hands-on prototyping, test and measurement, PCB/SMT experience, firmware/FPGA familiarity, and technical leadership.
FPGA, PCB, SMT, database systems, AI
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Test Engineer
Carlsbad, California, United States
$95k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hydrosat
Hydrosat: Satellite thermal imagery and analytics for natural resource management.
3+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 3+ years hardware test/integration experience, hands-on optical/electro-optical testing, lab instrumentation and test automation (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW), environmental testing (TVAC, vibration), strong troubleshooting; U.S. citizenship/ITAR eligibility required.
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, environmental chambers, spectrum analyzers, optical test equipment
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Vision Mechanical Engineer II
San Diego, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Cohu
CohuNASDAQ: COHU: Provides semiconductor test, handling, and inspection equipment and services.
2+ YOEBS in Mechanical Engineering required; 2+ years developing/integrating optical machine vision systems; Solidworks and GD&T experience; strong troubleshooting and communication skills; occasional travel.
Solidworks, GD&T
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Advanced Packaging Engineer
San Diego or Santa Clara or Colorado Springs
$159k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Samtec
Samtec: Manufactures electronic connectors and high-speed cable assembly systems.
15+ YOEBS in engineering required; MS/PhD preferred. 15+ years in optical/optoelectronic or advanced microelectronics development with materials and packaging architecture expertise; technical leadership and R&D experience.
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Opto-Mechanical Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$106k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
9+ YOEExperience in opto-mechanical engineering with ability to develop designs, perform optical integration and testing, lead projects, and obtain DoD security clearance; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Solidworks, Structural-Thermal-Optical (STOP)
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Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Lake Forest, California, United States
$131k-$169k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Alcon
AlconNYSE: ALC: Manufactures ophthalmic surgical equipment and vision care products.
5+ YOE5+ years opto-mechanical engineering experience in medical devices, CAD and PLM proficiency, optical/optomechanical design and metrology, design control and risk management knowledge.
CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, Windchill, ANSYS, MATLAB, LabView, ZEMAX, Code V, PLM