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Stanton Optical

Licensed Optician

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Brand (Store) Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about helping others see the ... At Stanton Optical, our Licensed Opticians are charged with creating a superior customer experience ...

Stanton Optical

Licensed Optician

Knoxville, TN

Brand (Store) Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about helping others see the ... At Stanton Optical, our Licensed Opticians are charged with creating a superior customer experience ...

Eye Care Center of TN

Optical Assistant

Antioch, TN · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Antioch Eye Care Center is looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Optical Assistant to join our growing team! We are seeking someone with previous optical, optometry, ophthalmology ...

Now Optics

Licensed Optician

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Brand (Store) Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about helping others see the ... At Stanton Optical, our Licensed Opticians are charged with creating a superior customer experience ...

Now Optics

Licensed Optician

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Brand (Store) Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about helping others see the ... At Stanton Optical, our Licensed Opticians are charged with creating a superior customer experience ...

Now Optics

Licensed Optician

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Brand (Store) Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about helping others see the ... At Stanton Optical, our Licensed Opticians are charged with creating a superior customer experience ...

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How much do optical manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for optical manager in Tennessee is $66,446.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,300.00 and $69,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an optical manager?

An Optical Manager is a professional who oversees the daily operations of an optical store or department, ensuring high-quality customer service and efficient workflow. Their responsibilities typically include managing staff, handling inventory, assisting with eyewear selection, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. They may also be involved in training employees, coordinating with optometrists, and implementing sales strategies. Effective Optical Managers possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. They play a crucial role in maintaining customer satisfaction and the overall success of the optical business.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optical manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Optical Manager, you need expertise in optometry practices, optical product knowledge, and management experience, typically supported by a background in opticianry or a related field. Familiarity with practice management software, lens fitting tools, and inventory systems is crucial. Strong leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills help build effective teams and ensure client satisfaction. These capabilities are vital for delivering quality eye care, optimizing business operations, and maintaining a loyal clientele.

What is the difference between Optical Manager vs Optical Sales Associate?

AspectOptical ManagerOptical Sales Associate
CredentialsOptical certification, management experienceOptical knowledge, sales skills
Work EnvironmentOptical stores, eyewear clinicsRetail optical outlets, eyewear departments
Employer & IndustryOptical chains, independent optical practicesOptical retail stores, eyewear retailers
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing store operations, staff management, inventory controlAssisting customers, selling eyewear, product knowledge

Optical Managers focus on store operations, staff supervision, and inventory management, requiring management skills and optical certifications. Optical Sales Associates primarily assist customers with eyewear selection and sales, emphasizing customer service and product knowledge. Both roles are essential in optical retail environments but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

What are some common challenges optical managers face when balancing clinical duties with business operations?

Optical Managers often juggle both patient care and business responsibilities, which can be challenging. Balancing staff scheduling, inventory management, and customer service while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations requires strong organizational skills. Additionally, Optical Managers frequently work to motivate their team and meet sales targets without compromising the quality of care. Successful managers develop effective communication strategies and prioritize tasks to maintain a smoothly running optical practice.

What does an optical manager do?

Optical managers oversee the day-to-day operations of an optometrist’s office. As an optical manager, your job duties include a mix of administrative and eye care tasks, such as hiring and training staff, managing inventory, processing insurance and billing, submitting work orders for eyeglasses and contact lenses, adjusting eyeglasses, and maintaining client records. The qualifications to become an optical manager include several years of experience working in the eye care field, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask. An associate or bachelor’s degree in business or a related field may make you a more valuable candidate for optical manager positions.

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Infographic showing various Optical Manager job openings in Tennessee 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 $66,446 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Principle Optical Engineer & Electro-Optical Lead - Directed Energy

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$112K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition Number: 29019
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $112,057.00 - $220,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership at HII - Mission Technologies
HII's Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:
  • Know & Grow Your People - Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
  • Build Relationships - Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Take Ownership - Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
  • Customer First - Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
  • Shape the Future - Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
  • Act with Urgency - Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission
Job Description
HII, Mission Technologies has an opportunity available for a Lead Electro-Optical Engineer located in Knoxville, TN.
The Lead Electro-Optical Engineer will lead and direct the design, development, and integration of advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO-IR) systems that support high-energy laser and high-power microwave directed energy platforms. This role ensures that optical designs-including beam control systems, optical assemblies, stray light mitigation, precision alignment, and laser propagation systems-translate into safe, functional, and production-ready hardware that meets stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
The ideal candidate will excel at optical systems design and analysis, demonstrate leadership in collaborative multidisciplinary environments, and thrive when developing solutions with incomplete or evolving requirements typical of advanced defense programs.
Levei 4 - Principle Optical Engineer & Electro-Optical Lead - Directed Energy - $120,000 - $185,000
Level 5 - Principle Optical Engineer & Electro-Optical Lead - Directed Energy - $140,000 - $220,000
Essential Job Responsibilities
Design & Engineering Leadership
  • Lead optical systems design for beam control, laser delivery, optical assemblies, precision optical mounts, and EO-IR sensor integration critical to directed energy platforms.
  • Direct design efforts for high-power laser systems, beam steering mechanisms, stray light control, and thermal management of optical components.
  • Contribute to and influence overall product design for directed energy weapon systems.
  • Translate requirements into detailed optical designs using Zemax, Code V, or similar optical design software.
  • Perform and oversee optical analysis including ray tracing, stray light modeling, wavefront error analysis, thermal effects, and laser propagation.
  • Support and oversee fabrication, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems and prototypes.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, providing guidance on technical and professional growth.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Systems Integration
  • Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, systems engineering) to develop innovative solutions and influence product architecture.
  • Negotiate design characteristics among engineers, suppliers, customers, and program management.
  • Interface with manufacturing to optimize optical designs for fabrication and assembly.
  • Support fabrication, testing, and validation efforts to ensure systems meet performance requirements.

Risk Management & Problem Solving
  • Identify, articulate, and manage risks across optical, thermal, and alignment systems.
  • Solve complex engineering problems in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.
  • Lead design reviews and DFMEA, serving as technical escalation point.
  • Investigate anomalies and perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for optical system performance issues.

Technical Documentation & Configuration Leadership
  • Create and approve engineering drawings with GD&T, design documentation, and technical specifications for optical assemblies.
  • Lead configuration management and version control for optical designs.
  • Review and approve documentation from junior team members.
  • Develop test procedures to properly test and verify optical system requirements.

Stakeholder Communication & Program Leadership
  • Communicate effectively with government customers, leadership, and technical experts.
  • Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
  • Prepare requirements packages for Technical Review Board meetings.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Level 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • Level 5 - 15 years relevant experience with Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 13 years relevant experience with Master's degree in related field; OR 10 years relevant experience with PhD in related field.
  • High-level proficiency in optical design software (Zemax, Code V, or equivalent) for complex optical systems.
  • Extensive experience with high-power laser systems design, integration, and alignment.
  • Experience with stray light analysis and mitigation techniques.
  • Ability to translate requirements into tasks and completed optical designs.
  • Ability to perform fundamental optical analysis working from first principles.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership driving results in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Experience with requirements management and traceability (DOORS or equivalent).
  • Experience with fabrication, manufacturing methods, and hands-on optical prototyping.
  • Proven leadership mentoring and developing engineers across all levels.
  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance.

Preferred Requirements
  • Advanced optical analysis experience including wavefront error budget analysis, thermal distortion modeling, and laser beam propagation.
  • Experience with EO-IR sensors, thermal imaging systems, and night vision systems.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB for optical modeling and data analysis.
  • Experience with Fourier transform spectroscopy and optical characterization techniques.
  • Deep thermal management expertise for high-power optical applications.
  • Experience with LIDAR or laser ranging systems.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
  • Clearance: Active SECRET level security clearance.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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