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Director Optical Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Analogdevices

Bio-Optics Engineer

Wilmington, MA

$157K - $227K/yr

The candidate will use these systems to characterize the new optical platform performance ... The candidate must be self-motivated, self-directed, data driven in the decision-making process and ...

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Analog Devices

Bio-Optics Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$157 - $227/hr

The candidate will use these systems to characterize the new optical platform performance ... The candidate must be self-motivated, self-directed, data driven in the decision-making process and ...

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Optomechanical Systems Director

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$144K - $216K/yr

... Director to lead the design and advancement of next-generation optical metrology systems used in ... Lead a team of optical engineers and Opto Mechanical Engineers in the design, simulation, and ...

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Optomechanical Systems Director

Wilmington, MA

$144K - $216K/yr

... Director to lead the design and advancement of next-generation optical metrology systems used in ... Lead a team of optical engineers and Opto Mechanical Engineers in the design, simulation, and ...

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES

Optical Assembly Technician

Waltham, MA · On-site

$41.35 - $54.81/hr

... engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). * Align optical systems using ... Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an ...

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How much do director optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director optical engineer in Boston, MA is $156,019.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,100.00 and $181,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are optical engineers in high demand?

Optical engineers are in high demand due to advancements in telecommunications, imaging systems, and laser technologies. They often require strong skills in optics, physics, and related software tools, and employment opportunities are growing in industries such as aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics.

What is the difference between Director Optical Engineer vs Optical Engineer?

AspectDirector Optical EngineerOptical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's/PhD in optics, physics, or engineering; extensive experienceBachelor's or Master's in optics, physics, or engineering
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in R&D, product development, managing teamsDesign, testing, and development of optical systems
Industry UsageStrategic oversight, project management, cross-department coordinationHands-on technical work, prototype development, testing

The main difference is that a Director Optical Engineer focuses on strategic leadership, team management, and project oversight, while an Optical Engineer is primarily involved in technical design and development tasks. The director role requires more experience and leadership skills, whereas the optical engineer role emphasizes technical expertise and hands-on work.

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Infographic showing various Director Optical Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $156,019 per year, or $75 per hour.

Optical Engineer

Precision Optics Corporation Inc

Littleton, MA • On-site

$131K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description:
  • This position requires someone knowledgeable in the areas of Optical System Design across the Visible to Infra-red spectrum including: optical analysis, simulation, design, and realization of solutions to Visible, Laser, Imaging and Illumination systems requirements.
  • Responsibilities include concept development, optical system architecture, system trade-off analysis, requirements definition and flow down, analysis and test and evaluation of optical performance parameters at both the component and system level.
  • Analytical skills should be complimented by an ability to substantially direct or lead system integration and test activities. Outstanding communication skills are required to convey technical ideas to both the customer community and to engineering peers.
  • Supervision of a technical design team and preparation of cost estimates and schedules for proposed activities are additional anticipated duties for more senior levels.
Requirements:
  • Lens design experience including tolerancing and direct involvement with the manufacture, assembly, and troubleshooting of systems.
  • Optical and Electro-optical System performance modeling including imaging and radiometric/photometric properties, tolerance performance. More senior levels should have an additional understanding of advanced properties such as stray light, signal to noise, polarization, practical physical optics, and design and specification for more advanced optical fabrication such as diamond turning, MRF, and precision molding.
  • Direct system experience in designs involving imaging and illumination.
  • Familiar with the application and use of metrology equipment including: interferometers, spectrometers, image analysis (MTF), radiometers, blackbodies, etc.

Required Skills

  • Optical design software (e.g. Zemax or Code V)
  • General Purpose Modeling and Analysis Software (e.g. Matlab or MathCAD)
  • Microsoft Office™ suite of applications

Desired Skills

  • Imager system modeling software (e.g. NVTherm, SSCAM)
  • Non-sequential raytrace software(e.g. FRED)
  • Image analysis and acquisition software (e.g. Matrox MIL, LabView)
  • Lens system measurement equipment (e.g. MTF bench, nodal bench)
  • Matlab Image Processing Toolbox
  • Color accuracy analysis

Education and Experience Requirements

BS in a related field and minimum 4 years relevant experience or MS in a related field and minimum 3 years relevant experience