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75 optical engineer jobs at 34 companies in Riverside, CA

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Optical Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$85k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Horizon Surgical Systems
Horizon Surgical Systems: AI-driven robotic systems for ophthalmic microsurgery
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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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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Optical Engineer III
Pasadena, California, United States
$153k-$188k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Leading robotic space exploration and planetary research for NASA.
2+ YOEDegree in optics/physics/electrical engineering with relevant years of experience, experience with CODE V or Zemax, hardware integration and optical alignment experience, strong written/verbal communication.
CODE V, Zemax, CODE V macro language, ZPL, Python, Matlab
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Lead Optical Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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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Optical / Optomechanical Engineer
Pasadena, California, United States
$200k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oratomic
Oratomic: Building fault-tolerant quantum computers using neutral atom systems.
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
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
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 Optical Systems Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$190k-$280k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
8+ YOE8+ years in optical system design, manufacture, and test; bachelor’s in physics/optics/engineering; experience through all product lifecycle.
Optical design software, Manufacturing tooling, Test equipment, Fiber coupling, Wavefront analysis
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Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
$90k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Endress+Hauser
Endress+Hauser: Global leader in measurement instrumentation and process automation.
7+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering (or equivalent) with 7+ years manufacturing experience in optical projects; mechanical design and tooling experience; proficiency with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel; strong electronics and metrology skills.
Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, interferometers, spectrometers, beam profilers, oscilloscopes, RS-232, Ethernet, cameras, power meters, lasers, motion control, 3D printing equipment
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Sr. Optical Amplifier Engineer - Advanced Photonics Systems
Seattle or Denver or Los Angeles or Longmont or Reston
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Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
7+ YOE7+ yrs in engineering of complex systems; 5+ yrs in optics/photonics/high-power fiber lasers; experience with SBC/CBC, YDFA, fiber optics, thermal management, and lab automation; MS in Optical/EE/Physics; preferred PhD and 10+ yrs.
MATLAB, Mathcad, Zemax, RP Fiber Power
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Optical Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Furientis
Furientis: Develops cost-effective, high-volume interceptor missile systems.
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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Junior Optical Technician
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Observable Space
Observable Space: Developing integrated hardware and software for persistent space observation.
0+ YOEAssociate degree, technical certification, or hands-on optics experience; 0-3 years in optical assembly; basic understanding of optical components; strong attention to detail and teamwork.
Optical alignment equipment, Interferometers, Collimators, Alignment lasers, CAD (SolidWorks)
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Senior Principal Infrared Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer (113901)
Cypress, California, United States
$142k-$221k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRSNASDAQ: DRS: Manufactures advanced electronic systems for defense and military applications.
8+ YOEBS in engineering or physics (Master preferred), active Secret clearance, 8+ years test experience in space/aerospace, imaging/optical/IR testing, MATLAB, DOD test familiarity, strong presentation and troubleshooting skills.
MATLAB
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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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Building Physicist Engineer (Thermal)
Bloomfield or Mendota Heights or Seal Beach or Portland or Miramar
$75k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Permasteelisa
Permasteelisa: Designs, manufactures, and installs architectural building envelopes and facades.
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 Opto-Mechanical Engineer (High-Power Lasers)
Hawthorne or Los Angeles
$120k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Freeform
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
7+ YOE7+ years in opto-mechanical design; Bachelors in optics or mechanical engineering; CAD with GD&T; strong physics; system-level thinker.
CAD, GD&T, Zemax, Code V, Optical simulation
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Mechanical Engineer
Temecula, California, United States
$115k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Skorpios Technologies
Skorpios Technologies: Designs and manufactures silicon photonics for high-speed optical communications
10+ YOESenior mechanical engineer with 10+ years designing and testing high-precision fixtures and tools; 5+ years SolidWorks; fiber optics experience and sub-micron optical alignment.
SolidWorks, 3D CAD
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Lasercom Engineer - General
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Stealth Space Startup
Stealth Space Startup: Building a space-based network for enterprise data transport.
Degree in a technical field, hands-on lab optics/photonic experience, strong optics fundamentals, and programming for modeling/analysis (Python or MATLAB).
Python, MATLAB, Zemax, Code V
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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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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
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