83 optical engineer jobs at 44 companies in Thompson, CT
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Boston or Washington or Oregon or Colorado
OnsiteFull Time
nLIGHTNASDAQ: LASR: Designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor and fiber laser systems.
3+ YOEBS in Physics/Optical Engineering/Material Science or related (MS/PhD preferred),3+ years experience with fiber/solid-state lasers and optics,hands-on lab and test equipment experience,strong analytical and communication skills.
power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, optical detectors / power meters
Draper: Designs and develops advanced guidance and navigation technologies.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related; 5+ years optical engineering experience; proficiency in electronics and embedded firmware; ability to design, build, and test optical systems; eligible for government security clearance.
QuEra Computing: Develops and operates neutral-atom quantum computing systems.
10+ YOEMaster's in optics/applied physics, 10+ years non-academic engineering experience, deep expertise in free-space optics, lens and fiber optics, lasers, opto-mechanics; experience taking optical systems to production and using CAD/PDM/PLM and optical simulation tools.
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Develops and sells networking hardware and cybersecurity software.
5+ YOEBachelor's with 8+ years, master's with 5+ years, or PhD in a related field; expertise in coherent optical communications, DSP optimization, photonics integrated circuits, and optical transmission controls.
NovantaNASDAQ: NOVT: Develops precision photonics, vision, and motion control technology solutions.
8+ YOEBachelor's in optical/electrical/physics, 8+ years experience, expertise in optical design and diffractive optics, Zemax/Code V, Python/C++/MATLAB, optical testing, prototyping, vendor and manufacturing experience.
Diffraqtion: Developing quantum cameras for high-resolution satellite and machine imaging.
1+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in optics/physics/EE,1+ years hands-on optical lab experience,bench alignment of free-space or fiber optics,oscilloscopes and lab instrumentation,MATLAB or Python,laser safety,US export-control eligibility required.
MATLAB, Python, Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, COMSOL, Lumerical, SolidWorks, oscilloscope, beam profiler, power meter, spectrometer, interferometer, camera
LumibirdEuronext Paris: LBIRD: Designs and manufactures laser solutions for industrial and medical applications.
2+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 2+ years hands-on fiber optics/laser experience, familiarity with high-power fiber lasers, ability to use optical/electrical test equipment, strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
power meters, OSAs, oscilloscopes, beam profilers, thermal sensors, current/voltage monitors, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD
Metalenz: Designs and manufactures metasurface optics for 3D sensing.
3+ YOEPhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics, or related field; 3+ years of industrial optics experience; optical bench expertise; Python automation; communication skills. Image processing and statistical process control preferred.
IonQNYSE: IONQ: Develops and sells trapped-ion quantum computers and cloud services.
3+ YOE3+ years experience in optical spectroscopy or equivalent; Master’s/Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or related field (or equivalent experience); experience with room-temperature optical test setups, lasers and fiber components; programming for test automation (e.g., Python, Matlab); strong data processing and visualization skills.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/CS, 10+ years engineering experience with system-level architecture and NPI, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, eligible for U.S. Top Secret clearance, strong communication and technical strategy skills.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Building advanced technology prototypes for national security.
5+ YOEMasters+5yrs or PhD in optics or related field; expertise in stray light analysis (FRED, LightTools, non-sequential Zemax); lens design in Zemax/Code V desired; experience with complex optical systems; strong communication; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
5+ YOEBachelors in engineering or equivalent experience with 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience; hands-on assembly and testing of opto-mechanical systems; strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills; US citizenship and ability to work extended hours.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
Experience designing and analyzing EO/IR space payloads, modeling optical system performance, presenting results, and obtaining security clearance; typically requires a degree in a scientific/technical field and many years of progressive experience.
IPG PhotonicsNASDAQ: IPGP: Develops and manufactures high-performance fiber lasers and systems.
5+ YOEPhD in science or engineering preferred with 5+ years industry experience; laser and optical systems design, optical metrology, hands-on optical/electrical test equipment, and strong communication skills.
Bloomfield or Mendota Heights or Seal Beach or Portland or Miramar
$75k-$100k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Qunett: Develops scalable quantum networks using photonics and cryogenic systems to enable real-world quantum infrastructure.
PhD in Physics/Optics/Electrical Eng (or MS with equivalent). Hands-on nonlinear/quantum optics, laser systems, optical setups, SPDC detectors, Zemax/OpticStudio, Python for analysis and automation.
BrukerNASDAQ: BRKR: Manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments and diagnostic solutions.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or related field; 4+ years repairing electronic, electromechanical, and optical equipment; technical knowledge; driver's license; and willingness to travel 70%.
Arcfield: Systems engineering and mission support for defense and space.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or applicable Navy experience; 1–4 years relevant experience (optical/electrical/electronics); lab equipment experience; technical writing; CAD (Altium Designer, LTspice, OrCAD, SolidWorks); FEA (Abaqus); Microsoft Office; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
multi meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, Field Fox, Altium Designer, LTspice, OrCAD, SolidWorks, Abaqus, MATLAB, Linux, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Lightera: Designs and manufactures optical fiber and connectivity solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in physics, mechanical/chemical engineering or materials science; 2+ years process development/manufacturing experience preferred; experience in ISO-certified industrial setting; optical fiber background and LEAN/Six Sigma certifications preferred; Excel, Power BI, Python skills.
Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Python, Microsoft Office