HiringCafe
Join our community

185 optical engineer jobs at 45 companies in Manteca, CA

1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Staff Optical Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$136k-$217k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BD
BDNYSE: BDX: Manufactures medical devices, surgical instruments, and pharmacy automation systems.
10+ YOEBachelor's in Optics/Physics/Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required; extensive optical system design experience; Zemax (OpticStudio) proficiency; experience with optical integration, alignment, calibration, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
Zemax (OpticStudio)
Job PostingView all
3w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
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
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
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
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Systems Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Etched
Etched: Designs specialized AI chips optimized for transformer architectures.
5+ YOE5–10 years in optical interconnect design for high-density compute systems; expertise in CPO, NPO, OCI, LPO; strong link-budget, OSNR, eye diagrams, and high-speed interfaces; experience with optical engines and PIC-based subsystems.
BERTs, OSAs, telecommunications/test equipment, laser sources, modulators, TIAs, DSPs/retimers, high-speed interfaces (100G/200G PAM4), PIC-based subsystems, optical test facilities
Job PostingView all
3mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Design Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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
Job PostingView all
3w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Transceiver Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
$81k-$132k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Coherent
CoherentNYSE: COHR: Manufactures lasers, engineered materials, and optical networking components.
3+ YOEBachelors in EE or related, 3+ years optical transceiver design experience, hands-on optical component selection and testing, analog/RF circuit and lab measurement skills, electronics CAD and optical simulation experience, strong analytical and communication skills.
CST, HFSS
Job PostingView all
4d
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Sr. Optical-Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$123k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bruker
BrukerNASDAQ: BRKR: Develops and manufactures high-performance scientific and diagnostic instruments.
5+ YOEDegree in mechanical engineering/optics/physics or related, 5+ years experience (Bachelor's) designing optical-mechanical systems, proficiency with Zemax and SolidWorks, tolerance analysis, prototype testing, and strong communication skills.
Zemax, SolidWorks, SolidEdge
Job PostingView all
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Senior Optical Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$128k-$192k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Onto Innovation
Onto InnovationNYSE: ONTO: Provides metrology and inspection solutions for semiconductor manufacturers.
2+ YOEPhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 5+ years in Optics/Physics; Matlab/Python; Zemax/Code V; laser systems; Fourier optics; polarization; high-NA objectives.
Matlab, Python, Zemax, Code V, laser systems
Job PostingView all
5d
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Sr. Optical-Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$136k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bruker
BrukerNASDAQ: BRKR: Manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments and diagnostic solutions.
5+ YOEDegree in mechanical engineering/optics/physics, 5+ years (BSc) or 2+ (MSc) experience designing optical-mechanical systems, proficiency converting Zemax into mechanical designs, SolidWorks, GD&T, prototype testing.
Zemax, SolidWorks, SolidEdge
Job PostingView all
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Test Engineer, Tech Lead
San Jose, California, United States
$175k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astera Labs
Astera LabsNASDAQ: ALAB: Designs connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure.
8+ YOEMS/PhD in EE/Optical Engineering/Physics, 8+ years optical/photonic test experience, expertise with optical test instrumentation, ATE, Python/LabVIEW/C#, SPC, and knowledge of PAM4 and high-speed optics.
Python, LabVIEW, C#, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), COSMOS, optical spectrum analyzers, BER testers, oscilloscopes, tunable lasers, power meters, fiber alignment systems
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Systems Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$180k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Credo Semiconductor
Credo SemiconductorNASDAQ: CRDO: Designing high-speed semiconductor connectivity solutions for data infrastructure.
5+ YOEB.S. EE with 7+ years or M.S. EE with 5+ years; strong analog/digital/RF/optical circuit skills; hands-on experience with high-speed optical/electrical test equipment; programming in Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW; strong communication.
VNAs, DCAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, OSAs, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, AutoCAD, PILOT
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Associate Optical Packaging Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$115k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum: Builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics technology.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering/physics/materials, 1+ years semiconductor/packaging or photonics experience, hands-on optical alignment and fiber optics knowledge, data analysis (Excel/JMP/MATLAB/Python), SPC/DOE familiarity, strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Microsoft Excel, JMP, MATLAB, Python
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Systems Engineer Lead
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Lumilens
Lumilens: Designs photonic interconnects for AI supercomputing infrastructure.
Lead transceiver design and modeling for high-speed optical links; expertise with VPIphotonics, MATLAB, or Python; DSP techniques; optical measurements; MS/PhD in relevant field; willingness to travel ~20%.
VPIphotonics, MATLAB, Python, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Sr. Engineer, Optical Link Design
San Jose, California, United States
$170k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ayar Labs
Ayar Labs: Develops optical interconnect technology for high-speed data movement.
Bachelor's in optics/photonics, physics, electrical engineering or related; experience in photonics or high-speed link design; strong Python skills with Pandas/NumPy/SciPy; ability to model and analyze link performance and communicate technical concepts.
Python, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Verilog-A
Job PostingView all
1w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Engineer Intern (PICO) - 2026 Summer (PhD)
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteIntern
ByteDance
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
PhD student or postdoc in optical engineering, EE, physics or related; experience in imaging optics, ray-tracing, EM simulation, optical testing or related; proficiency in Python and/or C++; strong communication skills.
Python, C++
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Optical Reliability Sr Staff/Principal Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$188k-$301k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MediaTek
MediaTekTaiwan Stock Exchange: 2454: Designs and develops system-on-chip solutions for electronic devices.
8+ YOEMaster's or PhD in engineering/physics,8+ years reliability/qualification experience in optoelectronics/semiconductor hardware,expertise with accelerated life testing,DFMEA,GR-468/JEDEC standards,and JMP statistical analysis.
JMP
Job PostingView all
4d
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
 Optical Interconnect System Integration and Qualification Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
AMD
AMDNASDAQ: AMD: Designs and manufactures computer processors and graphics technology.
8+ YOEHands-on leader with 8+ years in optical networking/high-speed interconnect validation, SerDes optimization, CMIS/MSA familiarity, lab characterization (DCA, BERT, OSA, VNA/TDR), and Python automation; BS/MS in engineering or related field preferred.
DCA-X, BERTs, real-time oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, VNA/TDR, Python
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers) - Hybrid
Maynard or San Jose or Holmdel or Allentown
$128k-$162k/yr HybridFull Time
Cisco
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Develops and sells networking hardware and cybersecurity software.
5+ YOE5+ years experience in optics/opto-electronics, degree in Optical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science, experience with reliability and supplier qualification, and ability to work cross-functionally; local to one of four US locations and in-office minimum 1 day/week.
8D, statistical process control, model-based problem solving
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
System Engineer - Optical Imaging System
Milpitas, California, United States
$118k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
KLA
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
Advanced degree in engineering or physical sciences (PhD/MA/MS/BS with experience), strong optics and imaging background, MATLAB/Python proficiency, experimental design and data analysis skills, cross-functional integration and problem solving.
MATLAB, Python
Job PostingView all
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Sr. Manager, Optical Development Engineering (San Jose, California, United States)
San Jose, California, United States
$165k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Supermicro
SupermicroNASDAQ: SMCI: Designs and manufactures high-performance server and storage solutions.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtMaster’s or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics; 8–10+ years in optical product development; 3+ years in management; expertise in optical design, fiber optics, photonics, high-speed interconnects; leadership and project management.
optical design software, optical simulation tools, high-speed signal integrity analysis
Job PostingView all

Explore Jobs

Expand Your Job Search