Optical Engineer
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local
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$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local
New
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local
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Danbury, CT · On-site
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local
Danbury, CT · On-site
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local
Danbury, CT · On-site
$87 - $182/hr
Work in a group of optical engineers solving challenging technical problemsWork in inter-disciplinary groups on complex optical system design, manufacture, test, and alignmentGain hands-on and ...
Danbury, CT · On-site
$87 - $182/hr
Work in a group of optical engineers solving challenging technical problemsWork in inter-disciplinary groups on complex optical system design, manufacture, test, and alignmentGain hands-on and ...
New York, NY · On-site
$117K - $153K/yr
Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of ...
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New York, NY · On-site
$117K - $153K/yr
Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of ...
New York, NY · On-site
$117K - $153K/yr
Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of ...
New York, NY · On-site
$117K - $153K/yr
Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of ...
New York, NY · On-site
$117K - $153K/yr
Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of ...
New York, NY · On-site
$117K - $153K/yr
Applied Physics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, design, and testing of ...
$72K - $149K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
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$72K - $149K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
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Danbury, CT · On-site
$72K - $149K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
Danbury, CT · On-site
$72K - $149K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
New
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
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Danbury, CT · On-site
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
Danbury, CT · On-site
$86K - $181K/yr
Optical Fabrication Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:
Danbury, CT · On-site
$72.70 - $149.20/hr
The Opportunity:** - Work with fellow Manufacturing Engineers on a wide variety of Aerospace products. - Produce Optical Components comprised of various substrates. - Support Manufacturing Operations ...
Danbury, CT · On-site
$72.70 - $149.20/hr
The Opportunity:** - Work with fellow Manufacturing Engineers on a wide variety of Aerospace products. - Produce Optical Components comprised of various substrates. - Support Manufacturing Operations ...
Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering Experience Job Grade 6: 0+ years' experience in an Engineering environment with Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering degree Job Grade 7: 2+ years ...
Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering Experience Job Grade 6: 0+ years' experience in an Engineering environment with Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering degree Job Grade 7: 2+ years ...
Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering Experience Job Grade 6: 0+ years' experience in an Engineering environment with Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering degree Job Grade 7: 2+ years ...
Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering Experience Job Grade 6: 0+ years' experience in an Engineering environment with Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering degree Job Grade 7: 2+ years ...
Wilton, CT · On-site
As a design engineer, you will design, develop, build and integrate optical sensor systems. This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration ...
Wilton, CT · On-site
As a design engineer, you will design, develop, build and integrate optical sensor systems. This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration ...
New York, NY · On-site
$198K - $333K/yr
Partner with Test engineering to co-develop test strategy, coverage, and qualification requirements aligned to package and optical architecture. * Set technical requirements and provide engineering ...
New York, NY · On-site
$198K - $333K/yr
Partner with Test engineering to co-develop test strategy, coverage, and qualification requirements aligned to package and optical architecture. * Set technical requirements and provide engineering ...
With a background in physics, electrical engineering, optics, or optical engineering, you have hands-on experience designing and manufacturing electro-optical devices and thrive at the intersection ...
With a background in physics, electrical engineering, optics, or optical engineering, you have hands-on experience designing and manufacturing electro-optical devices and thrive at the intersection ...
With a background in physics, electrical engineering, optics, or optical engineering, you have hands-on experience designing and manufacturing electro-optical devices and thrive at the intersection ...
With a background in physics, electrical engineering, optics, or optical engineering, you have hands-on experience designing and manufacturing electro-optical devices and thrive at the intersection ...
Responsibilities : • Co-author and review technical marketing materials, including product descriptions, competitive analyses, ads, white papers, and web content for the Optical Design Engineering ...
Responsibilities : • Co-author and review technical marketing materials, including product descriptions, competitive analyses, ads, white papers, and web content for the Optical Design Engineering ...
Wilton, CT · On-site
$107K - $139K/yr
Job Summary ASML Wilton is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the Optical Fabrication team with primary ownership of Generating & Polishing (GnP) processes. This role is responsible for ...
Wilton, CT · On-site
$107K - $139K/yr
Job Summary ASML Wilton is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the Optical Fabrication team with primary ownership of Generating & Polishing (GnP) processes. This role is responsible for ...
Wilton, CT · On-site
Job Title FLS Production Engineer -FLS Production Engineer - G2M & Mechanical and Mechatronics ... Able to read optical, mechanical and electrical drawings * Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW and Python
Wilton, CT · On-site
Job Title FLS Production Engineer -FLS Production Engineer - G2M & Mechanical and Mechatronics ... Able to read optical, mechanical and electrical drawings * Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW and Python
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An optical engineer oversees the scientific application of optics and light in an industrial, research, or manufacturing setting. As an optical engineering professional, your responsibilities include the design of instruments and products that rely on optics, from space telescopes to DVD players. You also may work in research and development to create new technologies and applications for optical science. Your specific duties and the level of education you need varies depending on the field in which you work
| Aspect | Optical Engineer | Optical Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in optical engineering, physics, or related field | Associate's degree or technical certification in optics or related field |
| Work Environment | Design, development, and testing of optical systems in labs or R&D settings | Assembly, alignment, and maintenance of optical equipment in manufacturing or labs |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Research institutions, tech companies, aerospace, defense | Manufacturers, optical labs, production facilities |
Optical Engineers focus on designing and developing optical systems, requiring higher education and involved in R&D. Optical Technicians handle the assembly, alignment, and maintenance of optical devices, often with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the optics industry but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.
Cities near Norwalk, CT with the most Optical Engineer job openings:

Job Title: Optical Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: Work in a group of optical engineers solving challenging technical problems Work in inter-disciplinary groups on complex optical system design, manufacture, test, and alignment Gain hands-on and analytical experience with optics and optical systems Potential to see complex opto-electronic systems from beginning to end of cycle. Responsibilities: Perform optical analyses of individual optics or optical systems using commercial and in-house software Work with individuals from other disciplines (systems, mechanical, thermal, e.g.) Present analyses to small groups of internal and external customers Document and review procedures used to manufacture and test optics and optical systems Use optical modeling software (Zemax, Code V, FRED, other...) to model optical system performance Work directly with other organizations to oversee testing of optics or optical systems Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, ideally Optical Engineering or Optical Science, although will consider Physics or Electrical Engineering. 5+ years of demonstrate detailed knowledge of basic optical concepts (imaging, WFE, first order optics) Basic skill in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Ability to work primarily onsite in Danbury as part of a team History of working as a leader in a small technical team to solve problems Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S
Government Security Clearance. At least one of the desired items below must be demonstrated (but not all) Desired: Direct experience with designing optical systems using Code V, Zemax, or other software Direct experience testing optical components or systems using standard methods Detailed knowledge of physical optics, Fourier Transforms, pupil functions, point-spread functions - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.
You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $86,600 - $181,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.