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Leidos

Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is ... Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis. * Familiarity with optical ...

Leidos

Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is ... Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis. * Familiarity with optical ...

Leidos

Optical Engineer

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is ... Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis. * Familiarity with optical ...

Leidos

Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is ... Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis. * Familiarity with optical ...

Leidos

Optical Engineer

Cardiff By The Sea, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is ... Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis. * Familiarity with optical ...

Leidos

Optical Engineer

Rancho Santa Fe, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is ... Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis. * Familiarity with optical ...

Leidos

Senior Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The optical engineer will also contribute to responses for government-issued proposals related to ... S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that ...

Leidos

Senior Optical Engineer

Cardiff By The Sea, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The optical engineer will also contribute to responses for government-issued proposals related to ... S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that ...

Leidos

Senior Optical Engineer

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The optical engineer will also contribute to responses for government-issued proposals related to ... S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that ...

Leidos

Senior Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA

$131K - $237K/yr

The optical engineer will also contribute to responses for government-issued proposals related to ... S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that ...

Leidos

Senior Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The optical engineer will also contribute to responses for government-issued proposals related to ... S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that ...

Leidos

Senior Optical Engineer

Rancho Santa Fe, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The optical engineer will also contribute to responses for government-issued proposals related to ... S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that ...

Inversion

Staff Optical Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$161K - $221K/yr

As a Staff Optical Engineer at Inversion, you will own major elements of the optical systems that enable our vehicles to sense, navigate, and perform in extreme environments. You will lead the ...

Monarch Quantum

Optical Engineer Level 4

San Diego, CA

$150K - $200K/yr

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the ... A bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field * Minimum of 9 years of ...

Monarch Quantum

Optical Engineer Level 2

San Diego, CA

$100K - $150K/yr

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Experience: * A bachelor's degree ...

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What is the difference between Optical Positions vs Optometrists?

AspectOptical PositionsOptometrists
CredentialsTypically require high school diploma or associate degree; certification for optical techniciansRequire Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and state licensure
Work EnvironmentOptical stores, retail settings, labsEye clinics, private practices, healthcare facilities
Industry UsageAssist with eyewear fitting, lens selection, customer serviceDiagnose and treat vision problems, prescribe glasses and contact lenses

Optical Positions generally involve assisting with eyewear and customer service, requiring less formal education. Optometrists are healthcare professionals with advanced degrees who diagnose and treat eye conditions. While both roles work within the eye care industry, their responsibilities and credentials differ significantly.

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Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Leidos
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$107K - $195K/yr

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Job description

The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in the development of advanced optical payload systems for next-generation space missions. The Space Business Area is transforming space payload solutions for the future through both customer-funded programs and internal research and development (IR&D) efforts focused on enabling new capabilities in space-based sensing.
What You'll Do:
You will support the design, modeling, and experimental validation of optical systems operating in the visible and infrared spectrum. You will contribute to optical system modeling and performance analysis, assist with design trades and system-level evaluations, and support the development of compact, high-performance payloads.
You will also play a hands-on role in laboratory activities, including optical alignment, integration, testing, and characterization of components and prototype systems. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help evaluate and mature emerging optical technologies-such as diffractive and meta-optics-analyze experimental data to inform design decisions, and document results to support internal R&D and program efforts.
This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across simulation and laboratory environments and is motivated to grow technical expertise in both domains.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
  • US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Experience with optical system modeling, simulation, or analysis.
  • Familiarity with optical performance metrics such as PSF, MTF, encircled energy, and radiometric considerations
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment, including optical alignment, testing, or characterization
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a higher-level clearance (TS/SCI)
  • Experience with infrared optical systems or sensors
  • Hands-on experience with experimental optics, optical testbed development, and optical metrology
  • Experience with optical design tools such as Zemax or CODE V
  • Experience with modeling tools such as COMSOL, Lumerical, or equivalent
  • Experience with electronic design automation tools and file formats (e.g., GDSII)
  • Exposure to advanced optical technologies such as diffractive optics, meta-optics, or integrated photonics

Why Leidos?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 19, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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