129 optical engineer jobs at 34 companies in Newman, CA

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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)
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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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Optical Systems Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Optical Systems Engineer Lead
San Jose, California, United States
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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
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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
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Optical Engineer Intern (PICO) - 2026 Summer (PhD)
San Jose, California, United States
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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++
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Integration Engineer
Migdal Ha'emek or Milpitas or Belgium or China or Germany or Singapore or India or United States or Israel
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KLA
KLANasdaq: KLAC: Providing process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing
Bachelor's in Mechanical/Optical/Electronics Engineering, experience in a manufacturing environment, semiconductor experience preferred, good English, strong problem-solving and technical aptitude.
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Principal Laser Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$139k-$231k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MKS Instruments
MKS InstrumentsNASDAQ: MKSI: Supplies process control instruments and chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
2+ YOEMS in engineering/physics/material science/chemistry (or PhD) with industry experience (MS+5y or PhD+2y). Hands-on fiber and free-space optics, alignment, optical measurement instruments, and strong communication skills; US work eligibility required.
SNLO, MATLAB, Python, ZEMAX, FRED
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Applications Engineer - Principal/Senior Principal Engineer
Ann Arbor or Lowell or Milpitas
$98k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MACOM
MACOMNASDAQ: MTSI: Designs and manufactures semiconductor products for communications infrastructure.
5+ YOE5+ years in optoelectronics/photonics; Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Physics; RF and optical testing expertise; cross-functional collaboration; willingness to travel; fluent in English.
PNA, RF testing equipment, optical testing
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Senior Metrology Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$110k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Designing and building commercial fusion energy power plants.
7+ YOEB.S. in a technical field or equivalent experience, 7+ years as a process or metrology engineer, deep knowledge of optical/electron microscopy, surface/optical/NIR/x-ray measurements, vendor management, SOP creation, LIMS/MES data systems, safety discipline, and occasional lifting/travel/on-call availability.
optical and electron microscopy, surface probe measurements, optical and NIR probes, x-ray measurements, laboratory information management systems, manufacturing execution systems