117 optical engineer jobs at 50 companies in Ladera Ranch, CA
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Optical Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$85k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 0–3 years experience, experience with precision optical systems, electronics assembly, CAD, strong communication and organizational skills.
CAD, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), SLA, FDM
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Optical Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$105k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, or STEM engineering; 2+ years hands-on optics experience; 1+ year programming experience. C++, MATLAB, Python, and Zemax preferred.
C++, MATLAB, Python, Zemax, Linux, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM, DDR4, I2C, SPI, FPGA, power meters, interferometer, laser sources
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Principal Optical Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$175k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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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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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Optical / Optomechanical Engineer
Pasadena, California, United States
$200k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Design and implement complex optical and optomechanical systems for neutral atom quantum computers; collaborate across hardware and software teams; strong background in optical or optomechanical engineering.
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Staff Optical Communications Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$188k-$251k/yr OnsiteFull Time
7+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in engineering; 7+ years in laser/optical/spacecraft comms; end-to-end system development; hands-on electromechanical prototyping; strong communication.
Laser communications, Optical systems, Electromechanical prototyping, Gimbals, Pointing mechanisms, Precision mounts, Photonic hardware, Modems, Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking
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Principal Engineer Optical
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$125k-$188k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1+ YOEExperience with high-power solid-state laser systems, system integration and test, optical alignments, ability to perform system tests and present technical briefs; U.S. citizenship required.
Code V, Zemax
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Principal Engineer Optical
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$125k-$188k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1+ YOEExperience with high-power solid-state laser systems, system integration and testing, ability to perform optical alignments and present technical briefings; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
Code V, Zemax
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Optical Test Engineer II
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$115k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (mechanical/optical/aerospace/electrical) and 3+ years hardware development testing; test-stand design/build experience, data acquisition/control proficiency, hands-on test operations, and vendor coordination.
Zemax OpticStudio, Code V
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DWDM Optical Network Engineer
Carlsbad or Englewood or San Jose or San Francisco or New York City
$121k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEBachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering; 5 years of relevant experience with multi-vendor network equipment; optical networking, DWDM, fiber routing, testing, troubleshooting, and automation experience.
Nokia, Adtran, Infinera, Adva, 3-GIS, ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Java, Python, Golang, DevOps, OTDR, Optical Power Meter, BER Test, Method-of-Procedures (MOPs), DWDM
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Senior Principal Optical Designer Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$146k-$277k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOE10+ years in optical design/analysis; Zemax/Code V; CAD; optical alignment and testing; repro and design tuning.
Zemax, Code V, FRED, MATLAB, CREO, CAD
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Optical Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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4+ YOEB.S. in Optical Engineering/Physics/EE/CS (M.S./Ph.D. preferred), 4+ years relevant experience (4–7 preferred) including synthetic training data and EO/IR M&S, Python, CUDA, cloud/MODTRAN/DIRSIG experience, U.S. Person required.
Python, MODTRAN, MUSES, DIRSIG, CUDA, AWS, GCP, Azure, Git, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kilo, Unreal Engine, Unity, Zemax, Code V, NV-IPM, DTED
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Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering; 2+ years test hardware/software; strong Python/C++/Rust; electrical assemblies experience.
Python, C++, Rust, Linux
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Electro-Optical Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$90k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or applied physics discipline, hands-on multidisciplinary system development or testing, hardware or product ownership, and strong test engineering fundamentals. 1–2 years technical development experience preferred.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFMA)
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Principal Optical Communications Architect
Seattle or Denver or Los Angeles or Reston or Space Coast
$170k-$237k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
12+ YOE12+ years in space-based optical communications; lasercomm terminal design; end-to-end system architecture; PAT and OCT familiarity; clearance eligibility; up to 25% travel; US citizenship or eligible status.
Free-space optical communications, Laser communication terminals, End-to-end system architecture, Prototyping, Trade studies, Simulations
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Senior Principal Infrared Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Cypress, California, United States
$142k-$221k/yr OnsiteFull Time
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or physics, 8+ years of space/aerospace test experience, imaging and infrared systems expertise, MATLAB skills, active Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.
MATLAB
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Optical Coating Tech II - 2nd Shift
Murrieta, California, United States
$18-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
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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Sr. Simulation Engineer (Optical & Photonics)
Temecula, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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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Building Physicist Engineer (Thermal)
Bloomfield or Mendota Heights or Seal Beach or Portland or Miramar
$75k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor's in architecture/engineering/physics,3-5+ years building physics or facade/thermal modeling,NFRC simulator preferred,proficiency in thermal/optical and CAD tools,strong communication and safety focus.
Microsoft Excel, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor, THERM, WINDOW, Optics, Trisco, Bisco
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Lasercom
Los Angeles, California, United States
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5+ YOEBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, photonics, optical engineering, or related field; 5+ years designing optical or high-speed communication systems; experience with optics, lasers, signal processing, and laboratory validation.
PIC, DSP, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, bit-error-rate testers (BERTs), optical spectrum analyzers, ADS, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, Lumerical, MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA, SerDes, PAM4, QAM, QPSK, FEC
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