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Optical Engineer
Broomfield or College Park or California or Colorado or Massachusetts or Tennessee or Washington or Italy or Korea or Sweden or Switzerland or Canada or United Kingdom
$117k-$152k/yr OnsiteFull Time
IonQ
IonQNYSE: IONQ: Develops and sells trapped-ion quantum computers and cloud services.
Bachelor's degree in optics/engineering/physics required. Proven optical system design experience for space/high-precision instruments. Extensive experience with ZEMAX, SolidWorks, and Siemens NX. U.S. person/export-control eligibility required.
ZEMAX, SolidWorks, Siemens NX
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Optical Test Engineer
Bellevue, Washington, United States
$150k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivet Industries
Rivet Industries: Building integrated task systems for frontline industrial and defense operators.
3+ YOEB.S. in engineering/physics required; 3+ years in sensor characterization or optical test; proficiency in Python and scientific libraries; experience with optical measurement equipment; strong experimental design and communication skills.
Python, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, integrating spheres, optical power meters, beam profilers, oscilloscopes
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Sr. Optical Engineer , Amazon Leo
Redmond, Washington, United States
$137k-$186k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
5+ YOEUS work-authorization required; 5+ years full product life-cycle experience; expertise with lasers, detectors, modulators, fiber optics, optical metrology and interferometry; physical/geometric optics; design verification; Zemax and PhD preferred.
Zemax
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Optical Test Engineer (Integration & Test)
Redmond, Washington, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
2+ YOEBachelor's in physics or engineering, 2+ years hands-on optics/photons experience, proficiency with optical test equipment, ZEMAX, Python/C/C++, CAD, and strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
ZEMAX, Python, C/C++, CAD, power meters, interferometers, laser sources, photodiodes, fiber optics
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Staff Electro-Optical Payload Engineer
Tukwila or United States
$155k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
BlackSky
BlackSkyNYSE: BKSY: Provides real-time satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence analytics.
10+ YOE10+ years engineering experience with design, modeling, integration, and test of optical systems; BS in optical engineering/physics (or equivalent); hands-on optical lab experience; numerical programming proficiency; strong optics and radiometry knowledge; US citizenship required.
Python
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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 Architect - AI Accelerators
Sunnyvale or Redmond
$173k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
8+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics; 8+ years in optical systems; wearables/AR optics experience; cross-functional collaboration; DOE/statistical analysis experience
JMP, MATLAB
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Lead Infrastructure Engineer- Optical Network
Seattle, Washington, United States
$143k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan ChaseNYSE: JPM: Global financial services firm providing banking and investment solutions.
5+ YOE5+ years infrastructure engineering experience with deep knowledge of optical transport (ROADM, DWDM, OTN), hands-on troubleshooting, automation (Python), APIs, optical test methods (OTDR, BERT), and experience validating AI-assisted engineering outputs.
ROADM, DWDM, OTN, ILA, coherent optics, Waveservers, Ciena 6500, OTDR, BERT, Python, APIs
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STINGRAI Hardware Engineer (Engineer Hardware 4)- 29209
Bremerton, Washington, United States
$127k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HII
HIINYSE: HII: Builds naval ships and provides global defense technology solutions.
9+ YOEMid-level hardware engineering with multi-year relevant experience; ability to design and develop electronic/mechanical/optical/DSP systems, evaluate materials, conduct testing, and produce engineering documentation. Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
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Field Application Engineer- Hyperscaler - United States
Arlington or Dallas or Fremont or Houston or Lisle or Richmond or Seattle
$170k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Koch Inc.
Koch Inc.: Operates global manufacturing, refining, and industrial technology businesses.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering; 5+ years in electronics/datacenter/optical connectivity; customer-facing engineering experience; hyperscale data center familiarity.
Salesforce, SAP, CAD
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Director Network Engineer
Mercer Island or Denver or Austin or Seattle or Arlington
$185k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Fleet Data Centers
Fleet Data Centers: Designs, builds, and operates mega-scale hyperscale data center campuses.
10+ YOEBachelor's in network engineering/CS, 10+ years network engineering (8+ in data center), expertise with BGP/OSPF/IS-IS/VXLAN/VRF, optical transport, multi-region deployments, automation (Ansible, ZTP, SDN, IaC), preferred ACE Level 5/CCNP/CCIE.
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, VRF, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Ciena, Ansible, ZTP, SDN, Infrastructure-as-Code
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ICT Engineer III
United States or Colorado or California or Illinois or New York or Washington or District of Columbia
$105k-$131k/yr RemoteFull Time
DLB Associates
DLB Associates: Provides engineering and commissioning services for mission-critical data centers.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or CS, knowledge of fiber optics, structured cabling, AV, access control and CCTV, Revit and AutoCAD experience, MS Office proficiency, ability to work remotely and travel up to 10%.
AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams
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Senior Solutions Engineer
San Francisco or Seattle or Denver or Phoenix or California or Washington or Arizona
$135k-$155k/yr RemoteFull Time
Zayo Group
Zayo Group: Provides high-capacity fiber networks and communications infrastructure.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years technical sales engineering in telecommunications, industry certifications (2+), expert networking (optical, routing, switching, SDN, security), cloud/app architecture knowledge, strong communication and mentoring skills.
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
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Product Systems Engineer
Camas, Washington, United States
$85k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
nLIGHT
nLIGHTNASDAQ: LASR: Designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor and fiber laser systems.
2+ YOE2+ years corporate experience; BS in Physics, Systems/Optical/Electrical Engineering or similar; strong communication; problem solving; cross-functional coordination; proficient in MS Excel/Word, SQL, Python, etc.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SQL, Visual Basic, Python, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Product Data Management (PDM)
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Sr. Network Developer
Santa Clara or Seattle or Reston or Nashville or Austin
$91k-$187k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oracle
OracleNYSE: ORCL: Provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for global businesses.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE or related, minimum 3 years network engineering experience focused on hardware platforms; experience with switches, routers, and optical systems; strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Member of Technical Staff, R&D Engineer
Redmond, Washington, United States
$100k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lumotive
Lumotive: Develops programmable optical semiconductors for solid-state LiDAR and sensing.
5+ YOE5+ years hardware-focused R&D/engineering; test stands for optoelectronics; optics, PCBs, Python, Git; SolidWorks; strong communication.
Python, SolidWorks, PCB Design, Git, 3D Printing, Machining
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Application Engineer – High-Speed Interconnects
California or Washington or Seattle
$146k-$178k/yr RemoteFull Time
3M
3MNYSE: MMM: Manufacturers diversified industrial, safety, consumer, and electronics products.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree, 3+ years customer-facing technical/applications engineering experience, 2+ years with high-speed interconnect technologies (optical fiber/copper), valid driver’s license, ability to travel up to 15%.
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Component and Failure Analysis Engineer II-III
Lynnwood, Washington, United States
$104k-$148k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Crane Company
Crane CompanyNYSE: CR: Manufactures engineered components for aerospace and industrial process markets.
2+ YOE2+ years (Engineer II) or 5+ years (Engineer III) component-level failure analysis; BA/BS in Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field; US Persons per ITAR; on-site role with access to diagnostic tools and reports.
X-Ray Imaging, Optical Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence, Electrical test equipment, Temperature chambers
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Field Service Engineer - Level 2
Seattle or Tacoma or Oregon or Washington or Montana or Utah or Wyoming
$78k-$97k/yr FieldFull Time
ZEISS
ZEISS: Produces high-precision optical systems and optoelectronic technologies.
3+ YOEResidence in Seattle/Tacoma area; 3+ years experience building/maintaining complex electromechanical systems; degree or technical certificate or equivalent experience; BSL1-3 lab safety knowledge; troubleshooting across software, electronics, optics, high voltage/vacuum and mechanical systems; valid US driver license; able to lift ~75 lbs; willingn...
Windows, CRM Systems
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Solutions Engineer
San Jose or San Francisco or New York City or New York or Washington or Illinois or United States or Canada or Austria or Belgium or France or Germany or Netherlands
$223k-$287k/yr HybridFull Time
Cisco
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Develops and sells networking hardware and cybersecurity software.
8+ YOE8+ years in technology pre-sales with data center networking and service provider expertise; proficiency with Cisco IOS-XR, NX-OS, SONiC, routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, EVPN, Segment Routing), optics, AI/LLM workloads, automation and scripting; strong communication and customer-facing skills.
Cisco IOS-XR, NX-OS, SONiC, LLM, MLOps
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