Optical Engineer Jobs in the United States
NextGen Global Resources
Los Angeles, CA
We are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer with deep experience across both OSP (Outside Plant) and ISP (Inside Plant) to lead end-to-end fiber design and deployment—from metro routes to in-building connectivity and optical system turn-up. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly.
L3Harris Technologies
Wilmington, MA
The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
L3Harris Technologies
$153000 - $284000
Wilmington, MA
The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in all aspects of the systems engineering process, will have direct and significant experience designing and testing complex systems, and will be comfortable coordinating teams of technical personnel. L3Harris in Wilmington, MA specializes in space-based, visible and IR payload systems with integrated electromechanical devices used for micro radian level line of sight pointing and focus control.
L3Harris Technologies
$127500 - $236500
Wilmington, MA
The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. L3Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence.
Kforce Inc.
$170000 - $180000
McLean, VA
Experience in technical engineering leadership roles, including leading technically varied teams for successful deliveries on complex engineering programs to support products, services, and operations. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.
L3Harris Technologies
Wilmington, MA
The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
$105000 - $290000
Laurel, MD
As part of a multi-disciplinary research team, you will join computational and experimental scientists and engineers who are passionate about developing innovative solutions that can impact the future development and application of electromagnetic devices using novel metasurface and phase-change material designs. We are seeking a creative and multidisciplinary scientist to help us mature existing projects and grow new ones by identifying emerging sponsor challenges that require novel electromagnetic solutions in the optical frequency range.
L3Harris Technologies
$106500 - $197500
Wilmington, MA
This critical position leads the development and delivery of cutting-edge Space-based payloads and sensors for remote sensing, missile warning and track, and space warfighting within technical, cost, and schedule objectives of a project baseline throughout all phases of the program life cycle. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
L3Harris Technologies
Fort Wayne, IN
With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
NY CREATES
Albany, NY
The candidate will be expected to develop AIM Photonics silicon photonics platforms with funding projects involved with quantum photonics, IIIV laser integrations, sensors development, optical phased array and novel material integration. M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering and/or Science discipline from a college or University accredited by the USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization AND 5+ years relevant professional industry experience.
L3Harris Technologies
$153000 - $284000
Wilmington, MA
This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering / Business Area Chief Engineer and is responsible for business aligned technology strategy, execution of ongoing customer programs, subject matter expert consulting for programs, and support for engineering initiative deployments / process improvements. Significant technical areas of focus within Tactical Imaging portfolio include Optical Systems Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Software Engineering, Integration and Test Engineering, and Electronics Engineering (power, analog, digital, and FPGA).
Manpower Engineering
$48 - $55
Milwaukee, WI
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
L3Harris Technologies
Salt Lake City, UT
Preferred Skills: Knowledge and/or experience with VHDL, MCM, HFSS, Network, Power, Analog, Antennas, Controls, ENE, RF, Photonics, Modem, EDA, DSP, MATLAB, Communication Systems, FPGA, Aerospace industry or Optical Engineering . With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
L3Harris Technologies
$61000 - $113000
Rochester, NY
Preferred Skills: Knowledge and/or experience with VHDL, MCM, HFSS, Network, Power, Analog, Antennas, Controls, ENE, RF, Photonics, Modem, EDA, DSP, MATLAB, Communication Systems, FPGA, Aerospace industry or Optical Engineering . With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
L3Harris Technologies
$82500 - $153000
Northampton, MA
With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Support, mentor, and guide cross-functional groups in problem solving efforts confirming root cause identification, generating corrective actions and verification items are implemented and sustained.
L3Harris Technologies
Fort Wayne, IN
The type of hardware produced at this L3Harris location is often complex, containing scanners, telescopes, aft optics, detectors, active and passive coolers, electronic units with circuit card assemblies (CCAs), calibration targets, thermal control systems, and cables/harnesses. Collaborates with Design Engineering to review and evaluate New Product Development (NPD) drawings, drive new designs toward optimized production processes which ensure the producibility of the hardware, engage with Suppliers early in the Design process.
DCS Corporation
Niceville, FL
Providing engineering and analysis in the following activities: developing and updating threat databases using Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) tools, conducting, and reporting performance characterization assessments (PCAs); designing and using computer-based tools to flag and extract threat system parametric for analyses; generating optimized EW MD software files; developing and using software simulations and EW laboratory facilities to verify and validate MD prior to fielding; and performing rapid reprogramming of fielded MD in response to adversary threat changes. Previous experience with data analysis software to include development and documentation of data reduction and processing software; development of computer-generated data products to include tabular and graphical information; development and implementation of data storage/retrieval capabilities, and other tasks related to data analysis software.
L3Harris Technologies
Palm Bay, FL
The role will include interfacing with both Program Management and Customers, providing status on the integration activities of the Space Vehicle as well as interfacing with both Mission and Ground Systems Engineering teams to ensure the Space Vehicle meets requirements and User needs. Work with Mission and Ground Systems Engineering teams to flow down requirements to applicable subsystems, develop Space Vehicle level ConOps, and implement Space to Ground and Bus to Payload Interface Control Documents.
L3Harris Technologies
$106500 - $197500
Carlsbad, CA
Candidate will perform electronics design using electrical design and analysis tools, including schematic capture, functional and block diagram generation, electrical wiring diagrams, involving digital, power, analog, and mixed signal designs. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
L3Harris Technologies
Tempe, AZ
With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
DCS Corporation
Niceville, FL
Providing engineering and analysis in the following activities: developing and updating threat databases using Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) tools, conducting, and reporting performance characterization assessments (PCAs); designing and using computer-based tools to flag and extract threat system parametric for analyses; generating optimized EW MD software files; developing and using software simulations and EW laboratory facilities to verify and validate MD prior to fielding; and performing rapid reprogramming of fielded MD in response to adversary threat changes. Previous experience with data analysis software to include development and documentation of data reduction and processing software; development of computer-generated data products to include tabular and graphical information; development and implementation of data storage/retrieval capabilities, and other tasks related to data analysis software.
Boeing
$73950 - $100050
Berkeley, MO
Experience with Electro Optical development programs (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products). The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
L3Harris Technologies
$102000 - $189000
Northampton, MA
Lead customer discussions at a variety of forums such as the Systems Engineering Working Group, Management Working Group, Environmental Qualification Testing IPT, Integration meetings, and Test Readiness Review. Test Hardware: DC Power Supplies, Digital Multi-Meters, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, RF Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Noise Figure Analyzer, Fiber Optic Scope Meter.
Thorlabs
$27 - $34
Rochester, NY
Determines characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances by conducting chemical, physical, laboratory, and field tests, using ph meter, chemicals, autoclaves, centrifuge spectrophotometer, microscope, analytical instrumentation, and chemical laboratory equipment. * Maintains gas and fluid flow systems, chemical reaction systems, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation by installing; operating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
FIBERTEK, INC.
Herndon, VA
The Program Chief Engineer will have high-impact responsibilities that include: Technical leadership of select programs resulting in the successful delivery of laser-based systems and technologies that demonstrate new operational capabilities critical to national interests in defense and space exploration. Provide input on the development and adoption of engineering tools and best-practices that enhance the efficiency and operational success of engineering development programs and incorporate design features that enable predictable manufacturing following initial development and demonstration.
Joulé
$64.97 - $74.5
Boston, MA
Global pharma company is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and creative scientist or engineering professional to join our team to support the test and evaluation of formulations and prototypes. • Devise novel testing approaches when existing methods and/or equipment are not appropriate by sourcing or creating new test equipment.
PEAK Technical Staffing
Fountain Valley, CA
Location: Discover an exciting career opportunity in Fountain Valley, CA, a vibrant community known for its excellent quality of life, strong community values, and proximity to Southern California's beautiful beaches and cultural attractions. Develops test procedures utilizing previous data, if available, to validate product subassembly designs and determines if product design meets functional performance specifications.
PEAK Technical Staffing
Carlsbad, CA
You will design, document, implement, prototype, and test cutting-edge high-speed digital circuit boards for encrypted communications systems, including spaceborne and ground-based encryptors and embedded cryptographic devices. Designing, prototyping, and testing high-speed (up to 10GbE) digital circuit boards, including microprocessor, FPGA, memory, networking, optical, and power supply components.
Iconma
Tustin, CA
In addition, a strong technical background, interest in reliability and experience in the following areas: Experience with electrical systems and schematics Knowledge of PCBA troubleshooting techniques. Provide guidance on the selection of electronic components for upcoming designs to ensure they meet our vehicle mission and reliability targets.
L3Harris Technologies
Fort Wayne, IN
Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analyses focused on driving LEAN processes and quality enhancements into product designs and manufacturing processes. L3Harris is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to support the Manufacturing for mission-critical space sensors of national importance used in global missile defense systems and weather observation.
The Computer Merchant, LTD.
$50 - $52
Annapolis Junction, MD
This position involves interacting with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in the overall development of optical and photonic systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive components; developing and benchmarking system performance models; developing and implementing test procedures, and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation. * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations.
Sarasota County Government
$34.28 - $38
SARASOTA, FL
About the PositionIn this role, key responsibilities include the following:Network Design and Implementation: Planning, designing, and implementing network architectures, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks, utilizing various networking protocols and technologies. As our Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Sarasota County’s network infrastructure (LAN & WAN), including hardware and software.
Raytheon
Richardson, TX
At Raytheon's Optics Manufacturing Center, the Manufacturing Engineering team plays a critical role in sustaining our competitive edge in the design and production of complex optical components, assemblies, and systems. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Kforce Inc.
$63 - $70
Redmond, WA
Successful candidate will work with engineering and production teams to assure effective implementation of Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Quality (DfQ), and Design for Reliability (DfR) principles. Summary: The Build Reliability Engineer (BRE) will ensure complex Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) products, and any design revisions thereto, are properly qualified and implemented in manufacturing.
Bucher & Christian Consulting, Inc. dba BCforward (BCF)
Redmond, WA
About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Key responsibilities: * Collaborate closely with technical leadership team, technical program managers and other research scientists and engineers to devise and execute on design validation of novel optical devices towards program priorities.
Kforce Inc.
$29.75 - $39.49
Sunnyvale, CA
Interface/engage closely with cross functional product teams to meet the project milestones, third party vendor in test equipment evaluation and training, and ODM partners to gather, evaluate and approve ODM's test strategy, plans, process, and reports. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.
PlanIT Group
Fort Worth, TX
5+ years experience with Python, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Oriented Design (RUST), APIs, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, and Test Driven Development. Net FrameworkNo24 - 6 YearsTechnical SkillsComputer programming languagesNo46 + YearsTechnical SkillsGUI design in a .NET frameworkNo34 - 6 Years
Aminov Search Partners
$125000
Herndon, VA
Responsibilities include designing circuit boards, developing firmware for FPGAs and CPUs, crafting cable/harness layouts, and creating comprehensive technical documentation. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in collaboration with NASA and DoD, where your work will be at the forefront of aerospace engineering innovation.
Jobot
$75000 - $95000
Riverdale, IA
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Kforce Inc.
$70 - $80
Redmond, WA
BS/MS in Materials Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field with 4-6 years of experience developing ESD solutions for microelectronic chips and packages. Conduct quality analysis of as-received test samples and failure analysis of ESD tested and thermal cycled samples using Optical and Scanning electron microscopes.
Kforce Inc.
$110000 - $155000
Tempe, AZ
Semiconductor Manufacturing/Fab Operations Overview: A growing small to mid-size semiconductor company is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior CMP Process Engineer to support innovative IC product development. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.
Gables Search Group
Malvern, PA
Keywords: Electrical Engineer, BSEE, PCB Layout, OrCad, Altium Designer, IEC60601-1, FDA, MDD, QSR, ISO 13485How to Express Interest - Click the Apply button and follow the online instructions. Preferred familiarity with the medical device electrical safety & EMC requirements (IEC60601-1), regulatory (FDA & MDD) and Quality (QSR & ISO 13485) issues or similarly regulated industry.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
$105000 - $290000
Laurel, MD
The Electro Optical Seeker and Infrared Systems group (A1F) of the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS) is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of complete embedded systems, custom electronics hardware, FPGA firmware, real-time embedded software, and sophisticated HWIL test systems. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
System One
Leesburg, VA
Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Design & Engineering: Design and implement complex fiber architectures, including point-to-point, ring, and path-diverse routing. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America.
JT4 LLC
Las Vegas, NV
Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
Boeing
$91800 - $124200
Berkeley, MO
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. You will be joining a fast-paced Phantom Works program where you will be responsible for developing and integrating complex, highly integrated, Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor Systems, Radio Frequency (RF) Sensor Systems, Communications Systems, and Weapon Systems.
GCR Professional Services
$60 - $75
Cambridge, MA
Performs calculations, studies, and analyses to support designs such as geometric and dimensional tolerance studies, trigonometric calculations, mass property calculations and potential manufacturing, and assembly techniques. Interprets and employs conventional engineering principles, practices, guidelines, and precedents in considering design requirements including contamination, structural integrity, corrosion resistance, ground environments, coefficients of thermal expansion, machinability, weldability, formability, etc.
DivIHN Integration Inc
Wilmington, NC
Provide mechanical discipline support in the construction, installation, debugging, and startup of equipment and automated systems, including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; the majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment. The position is for a Mechanical Engineer to be a member of a project team and provide project leadership in the upgrading, building, installation, commissioning, and startup of client Optical Communications manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division.
Jobot
$70000 - $90000
Russell Springs, KY
JOB PURPOSE: Receives and inspects materials and products, such as incoming materials, automotive parts, gaskets, seals, stamp parts, springs and/or components, for conformance to specifications by performing the following duties. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
DivIHN Integration Inc
$40 - $43
Round Lake, IL
Able to operate and interpret data with the majority of the material characterization tools such as DSC, rheometer, TGA, DMA, Tensile tester, hardness tester, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, optical, SEM, etc. DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond.