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TekGarden

Optical Engineer

Fletcher, NC

$122K - $158K/yr

... LED optics for warning lights, scene lights, and headlights. \n \n Drive innovation in multi\-color, under\-one\-optic designs (think stage lighting meets public safety). \n \n Select lens materials ...

BHT

Optical Engineer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$118K - $153K/yr

... LED light sources. Ensure that optical designs can be tooled, manufactured, and meet legal and ... Interface pro-actively with Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Tooling Engineers, and ...

BHT

Optical Engineer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$118K - $153K/yr

S. in Engineering or Applied Physics. • 4+ yrs. Illumination Optical Design (non-imaging ... LED experience highly preferred. • Must have LucidShape or similar optical design software ...

HEICO

Optical Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

Experience with electronics, electro-optics, LED displays, and LED lighting * Capable of analyzing ... Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with Quality manager ...

HEICO

Optical Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

Experience with electronics, electro-optics, LED displays, and LED lighting * Capable of analyzing ... Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with Quality manager ...

Heico

Optical Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

Experience with electronics, electro-optics, LED displays, and LED lighting * Capable of analyzing ... Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with Quality manager ...

Trialon Corporation

Optical Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$122K - $158K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (in optics/physics) or Engineering/Mathematics background or ... Experience with LED properties * Knowledgeable of regulatory specifications * 3-5 years optic ...

Trialon Corporation

Optical Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

$122K - $158K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (in optics/physics) or Engineering/Mathematics background or ... Experience with LED properties * Knowledgeable of regulatory specifications * 3-5 years optic ...

Mojo Vision

$141K - $161K/yr

Cupertino, CA /Optical Engineering /Full-Time Mojo Vision is pioneering a highly flexible, wafers-in, wafers-out micro-LED platform to unlock AI applications in multiple market segments. Built over ...

Mojo Vision

Optical Test Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$141K - $161K/yr

Cupertino, CA /Optical Engineering /Full-Time Mojo Vision is pioneering a highly flexible, wafers-in, wafers-out micro-LED platform to unlock AI applications in multiple market segments. Built over ...

Planet

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned opto-mechanical designer who has led optical system engineering efforts across multiple programs from conceptual design through flight. As a member of the ...

Planet

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned opto-mechanical designer who has led optical system engineering efforts across multiple programs from conceptual design through flight. As a member of the ...

BAE Systems

Eng II - Optical

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$130K - $168K/yr

The Optical Design Engineer will develop and mature advanced EO/IR system concepts. Work will ... Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

BAE Systems

Eng Sr Prin - Optical

Austin, TX · On-site

$127K - $165K/yr

BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented Senior Principal Optical Engineer to join our EO/IR ... Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

BAE Systems

Eng Sr Prin II - Optical

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$130K - $168K/yr

The Senior Principal Optical Engineer II will lead a team in the development and maturation of ... Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

BAE Systems

Optical Design Engineer

Merrimack, NH · Hybrid

$79K - $134K/yr

The Optical Design Engineer will develop and mature advanced EO/IR system concepts. Work will ... Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for led optical engineer in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Optical Engineer

Fletcher, NC

TekGarden
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$122K - $158K/yr

Full-time

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We are seeking an Optical Design Engineer to join a well\-respected team of engineers in building innovative technology for emergency vehicles - helping first responders save lives. We're looking for a hands\-on, scrappy, creative Optical Engineer to become our in\-house expert on all things optics. If you know how to shape, mix, bend, and throw light like a wizard, we want to talk.\n
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This is a ground\-floor opportunity: you'll be our first in\-house optical expert. You'll own the optical performance of every lighting product we make - from warning lights to scene lights to the next generation of integrated multi\-color systems - and will play a key role in helping us outshine the competition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Review and analyze existing products to identify optical improvement opportunities.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Design next\-generation LED optics for warning lights, scene lights, and headlights.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Drive innovation in multi\-color, under\-one\-optic designs (think stage lighting meets public safety).<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Select lens materials (primarily acrylic or polycarbonate; silicone a plus) and specify optical geometry (reflectors, collimators, beam\-shaping elements, etc.).<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Collaborate with our mechanical and embedded product engineers to deliver fully integrated lighting systems.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Work with suppliers and manufacturers to source, tool, and validate optical components.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Use photometric equipment (like goniophotometers and integrating spheres) to validate optical performance.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Guide software\/tool selection for optical simulation and modeling - we're open to what works best.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Proven experience designing optics for LED lighting systems.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Deep understanding of how to shape and control light - beam angles, optical efficiency, color mixing, etc.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong background in optical design tools (Zemax, LightTools, TracePro, or similar) and CAD software (SolidWorks experience is a plus).<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience working with plastic optics (injection molded preferred), and knowledge of manufacturing constraints.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Comfortable owning a function solo - you're a team of one for now, so you'll need to set the vision and execute.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Comfortable testing, prototyping, failing fast, and iterating - we love trying new things.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Degree? Cool if you have one. But if your portfolio, prototypes, or patent history speak louder - we'll listen.<\/span><\/span>\n
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 <\/span><\/span><\/b>       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>You've maybe worked at a small lighting company or engineering startup - and you liked the pace.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>You're confident, hands\-on, and love solving problems that don't have an obvious answer,<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>You're a builder. An inventor. Someone who sees light differently.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>You've always wanted the freedom to say, "Let's try this crazy idea..." and then actually try it.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>You're not afraid of regulations - even if you haven't worked with SAE, FMVSS, or DOT lighting standards before, you're the kind of person who can dive into the details and figure it out fast.<\/span><\/span>\n
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       <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>You thrive in a tight\-knit, high\-performance team and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves.<\/span><\/span>\n
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