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144 optical engineer jobs at 52 companies in Vallejo, CA

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Optical Engineer
San Carlos, California, United States
$120k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cowboy Space
Cowboy Space: Building satellite-based orbital infrastructure for AI data centers.
3+ YOEBachelor’s in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field; 3+ years designing free-space optical systems; Zemax or Code V; experience with optical components, coatings, and tolerances; STOP analysis; fiber-to-free-space coupling.
Zemax, Code V, optical coatings
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Optical Engineer II
Oakland or El Segundo
$150k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
Ephemeris Net
Ephemeris Net: Building foundational networking infrastructure for space internet connectivity.
4+ YOEBachelors in optical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience), 4+ years designing/building electro-optical instruments, proficiency with optical test instrumentation, ability to obtain security clearance, and experience with free-space optical design.
OSAs, power meters, interferometers, wavefront sensors, beam profilers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, ray tracing software
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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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Associate/Senior Optical Engineer, R&D
Emeryville, California, United States
$150k-$275k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Arcadia Science
Arcadia Science: Translates evolutionary biology into novel therapeutics and research tools.
2+ YOEPhD in optical engineering or related field; 2+ years in industry/start-up; hands-on optical design; ability to develop novel optical techniques; coding for instrument control and analysis; independent, clear communication.
Raman spectroscopy, SRS, CARS, fluorescence microscopy, spectral analysis, image analysis, machine learning, data acquisition software, instrument control, optical design
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Optical Engineer, Infrastructure Validation
Menlo Park, California, United States
$173k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
10+ YOEMaster's in optical or related engineering and 10+ years in optical networking hardware NPI; strong Python test automation, hands-on optical/electrical test and lab instrumentation, and experience leading transceiver NPI to production.
Python, NumPy, pandas, SQL, Git, Mercurial, C, C++, MATLAB, SCPI, VISA, PyVISA, BERT, OSA, CMIS
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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
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Sr. Optical Engineer
Belmont, California, United States
$103k-$133k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Alcon
AlconNYSE: ALC: Manufactures ophthalmic surgical equipment and vision care products.
2+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent, 2 years relevant experience, proficiency in optical design, metrology, modeling, data analysis, and strong communication skills.
Zemax, Code V, MATLAB, Python, R, C, FRED, LightTools
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Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Richmond, California, United States
$92k-$157k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Attalon
Attalon: Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
5+ YOE5+ years in optical manufacturing; BS in Optical/Mechanical Engineering or related field; hands-on metrology; process optimization; lead projects.
SolidWorks, optical metrology tools, SPC
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Optical Design Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
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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
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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
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Senior Optical Engineer — VETi Platform
Palo Alto, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Kodiak Sciences
Kodiak SciencesNASDAQ: KOD: Developing biopolymer conjugate therapeutics for retinal vascular diseases.
5+ YOEMS or PhD in Physics/Optics/Optical Engineering or related field; 5+ years in optical engineering; Zemax; hands-on experience with confocal laser scanning, OCT, and imaging instruments; cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Zemax, Python, MATLAB
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Optical Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)
Menlo Park, California, United States
$140k-$154k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exponent
ExponentNasdaq: EXPO: Scientific and engineering consulting firm for complex technical challenges.
Ph.D. in EE, Optics, Applied Physics or related; expertise in optics and electronics; bench-top optical systems experience; strong written/verbal communication and client-facing skills.
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Optical Design Engineer - Biophotonics
Cupertino or San Francisco Bay Area
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
3+ YOEBS in Optics/Physics/EE or related; experience with optics simulation tools; programming experience in MATLAB/Python/C.
Zemax, Code V, FRED, LightTools, MATLAB, Python, C
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Senior NPI Optical Engineer
San Carlos, California, United States
$145k-$196k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nautilus Biotechnology
Nautilus BiotechnologyNASDAQ: NAUT: Develops a single-molecule protein analysis platform for research.
5+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in engineering, 5+ years manufacturing/process engineering experience (medical devices/diagnostics preferred). Expertise in optical principles, alignment equipment, precision assembly, GD&T/CAD (SolidWorks), ISO 13485/FDA QSR knowledge, SPC/DOE/FMEA, and data-driven problem solving.
SolidWorks, Arena, NetSuite, autocollimators, interferometers, optical power meters, spectrometers
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Optical Engineer, Advanced Light Sheet Microscopy
San Francisco, California, United States
$153k-$191k/yr HybridFull Time
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: Builds AI-powered technologies for biomedical research and disease study.
5+ YOEMS or PhD in a related field; 5+ years engineering experience designing and building scientific instrumentation; strong optics, electronics, CAD, and programming (Python, C/C++, Rust); hands-on hardware control and integration experience.
Python, C, C++, Rust, SolidWorks, OnShape, Linux, microcontrollers, DACs/ADCs, PCB design, GPU
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Senior Optical Fiber Network Design Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$130k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum: Builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics technology.
3+ YOE3+ years fiber network design; MS/PhD in Physics/Optical/Electrical Eng; 5+ years fiber design/validation; Python; test methods; product lifecycle experience.
Python, OBR, OSA, Power Meters, Fiber Optic Equipment
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Mechanical Engineer, Camera & Optical Modules
South San Francisco, California, United States
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Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Experience designing camera/optical modules or compact electromechanical products; strong mechanical fundamentals, tolerance/FEA/thermal analysis, CAD and GD&T proficiency; supplier collaboration and failure investigation skills.
CAD, GD&T, FEA, SerDes, GMSL, MIPI
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Optics Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Becoming
Becoming: Building robotic systems and AI to predict organism development.
Senior optics engineer with experience designing and shipping integrated optical systems, owning optical subsystems, integrating optics with mechanical and electrical platforms, and ensuring long-term signal stability.
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Optical Business Development Manager
Fremont, California, United States
$90k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BizLink
BizLinkTaiwan Stock Exchange: 3665: Designs and manufactures interconnect solutions and electronic cable assemblies.
10+ YOE10+ years solutions selling and business management experience in photonics/optoelectronics; strong technical knowledge of optical components; Bachelor's in engineering preferred; excellent written and verbal communication.
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Lead Camera Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$300k-$400k/yr HybridFull Time
Sabi
Sabi: Building noninvasive, wearable brain-computer interface technology.
10+ YOE10+ years in camera engineering with at least one shipped consumer product; strong in image sensors, optical design, image processing, and supplier management.
Image sensors, Optical design, Image processing, Camera modules, Calibration
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