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Nokia

Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$139K - $228K/yr

As a Staff Optical Design Verification Test (ODVT) Engineer, you will lead the comprehensive testing, validation, and performance characterization of the next generation of coherent linecards and ...

Essential Eyecare & Optical

NY · On-site

Oversee daily front office operations including scheduling, patient flow, and staff coordination * Manage optical dispensary operations including frame inventory, lens orders, and vendor ...

Nokia

Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$151K - $195K/yr

As a Staff Optical Design Verification Test (ODVT) Engineer, you will lead the comprehensive testing, validation, and performance characterization of the next generation of coherent linecards and ...

Muon Space

Staff Optical Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$166K - $223K/yr

About the role Muon seeks a Staff Optical Engineer to act as a technical lead on our team in Mountain View, CA or Remote, developing infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self ...

Muon Space

Staff Optical Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$166K - $223K/yr

About the role Muon seeks a Staff Optical Engineer to act as a technical lead on our team in Mountain View, CA or Remote, developing infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self ...

Premise Health

Optometrist Supervisor

Greer, SC · On-site

Collaborate with Group HCM to provide leadership to optical staff * Assist in the recruitment and selection of optical staff, including interviewing candidates and training new team members * Assess ...

Invera RxPharmacy

$22 - $26/hr

Optical Assistant / Insurance Billing & Eyewear Sales - Part-Time Inversa Rx Optical | Bronx, NY | $22-$26/hour Inversa Rx Optical is a new optical practice located inside Inversa Rx Pharmacy in the ...

Premise Health

Optometrist Supervisor

Greer, SC · On-site

Collaborate with Group HCM to provide leadership to optical staff * Assist in the recruitment and selection of optical staff, including interviewing candidates and training new team members * Assess ...

CLEAR SIGHT PARTNERS

Optometrist

Apollo Beach, FL · On-site

Collaborate with optical staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience Qualifications * Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree * Active Florida license or ability to obtain licensure * Strong ...

Balitski Vision

$16 - $24/hr

Growing, patient-focused optometric practice seeking a full-time (35 hours) optician for a position with a great work environment. Candidate duties include, but are not limited to: checking in ...

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How much do optical staff jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for optical staff in the United States is $17.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an optical staff?

Optical staff are professionals who work in eye care settings such as optometry offices, ophthalmology clinics, or optical shops. Their responsibilities typically include assisting customers with selecting eyeglass frames and lenses, performing basic eye tests, processing orders for eyewear, and handling administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and billing. They may also help with fitting and adjusting eyewear to ensure proper comfort and vision correction. Optical staff play a key role in supporting optometrists and ensuring a positive experience for patients and customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as optical staff?

To thrive as Optical Staff, you need a solid understanding of eye care practices, basic optical theory, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring certification as an optician. Familiarity with lensometers, pupilometers, and electronic health record systems is commonly required. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and communication skills help build rapport with patients and ensure accurate prescriptions. These competencies are vital for delivering quality vision care, maintaining patient trust, and supporting the smooth operation of an optical practice.

What are some typical challenges optical staff might face when assisting patients and how can they effectively address them?

Optical Staff often encounter challenges such as managing multiple patients during busy periods, helping patients choose suitable eyewear, and accurately interpreting prescriptions from optometrists. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to ensure each patient receives personalized attention and care. Staying updated on the latest eyewear trends and technology can also help Optical Staff provide better recommendations and service.

What is the difference between Optical Staff vs Optician?

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Optical Staff typically assist opticians and optometrists by performing tasks such as lens fitting, customer service, and equipment maintenance. They usually hold certifications like optical assistant or technician and work in optical retail stores or clinics. Opticians, on the other hand, are trained to interpret prescriptions, fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, and may require formal certification or licensing. While both roles work in the optical industry, opticians have more advanced responsibilities and technical training. Optical Staff support the opticians' work and focus on customer service and basic technical tasks.

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Infographic showing various Optical Staff job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,574 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

Nokia
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Nokiaexternal

$139K - $228K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Nokia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


As a Staff Optical Design Verification Test (ODVT) Engineer, you will lead the comprehensive testing, validation, and performance characterization of the next generation of coherent linecards and pluggables. This position involves developing and executing detailed test plans, analyzing complex data, and ensuring that Nokia's optical products meet stringent performance specifications, quality standards, and industry compliance requirements. In this role, you will frequently face intricate technical problems, requiring advanced problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of state-of-the-art DSP, optical front-end technologies, and basic transmission impairments. You will play a critical role in the product development lifecycle, from early-stage integration and contributing to detailed line card architectures with peer engineering groups, to final product release, directly driving the delivery of high-performance and reliable optical networking solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Translate system requirements into detailed line card architecture in collaboration with peer engineering groups.
  • Lead complex technical investigations, drive innovative solutions, and mentor junior engineers.
  • Verify and enhance optical performance, including testing aspects such as OSNR, signal quality, and environmental resilience. Compare test results against specifications to ensure all requirements are met as well as identify and implement improvements for modules and systems.
  • Develop and explore strategies to integrate the use of AI into the ODVT test environment
  • Drive test automation initiatives by developing and maintaining robust Python-based scripts to significantly enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, manufacturing and design teams to diagnose and resolve optical performance issues, ensuring timely solutions.

Qualifications
You have
  • MS or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related majors.
  • 3 years of experience in the area of coherent optical communication.
  • Deep technical competency in coherent optical communication technology, digital signal processing and high-speed optical signal generation and detection.
  • Proven understanding of coherent optical transmission systems and their linear and nonlinear impairments and tradeoffs (e.g., cross-talk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, FWM).
  • Expertise in standard industry design validation processes and the product life cycle.
  • Hands-on experience with characterizing and troubleshooting high-speed coherent optical transceivers using various lab equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), wave analyzers, and real-time oscilloscopes.
  • Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis.

It would be nice if you also had
  • Hands-on experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components.
  • Proficiency in Git workflow and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
  • Experience with database management systems such as SQL, NoSQL, or time series databases.

About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Learn more about life at Nokia.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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