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Optical System Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Optical System Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$151K - $196K/yr

Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to ... The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in optical systems, CPO/OCI architectures, system ...

Optical Engineer

Orlando, FL

$120K - $155K/yr

Our team is responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing complex optical designs in EO systems, including military fire control, missile, and laser systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Optical ...

Optical Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Our team is responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing complex optical designs in EO systems, including military fire control, missile, and laser systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Optical ...

Optical Systems Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$100K - $177K/yr

Designs optical fixturing and tests to support laser and optical system alignment, construction, and performance verification * Inspects optical component and systems * Prepares and presents ...

The team is looking for a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and development.","responsibilities":"Work on new lens designs, characterization and integration into CMOS ...

The team is looking for a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and development.","responsibilities":"Work on new lens designs, characterization and integration into CMOS ...

Join Ciena's xPO System Architecture and Simulation team driving next-generation optical ... The annual pay range for this position is $117,800 - $188,200 Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to ...

Join Ciena's xPO System Architecture and Simulation team driving next-generation optical ... The annual pay range for this position is $117,800 - $188,200 Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to ...

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How much do optical system designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for optical system designer in the United States is $142,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Optical System Designer vs Optical Engineer?

AspectOptical System DesignerOptical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D departments, manufacturing facilitiesResearch labs, manufacturing, product development teams
Industry UsageFocuses on designing optical systems and componentsFocuses on developing, testing, and improving optical devices
Common Search/ComparisonDesigning optical systemsDeveloping optical solutions

Optical System Designers primarily focus on creating and optimizing optical systems and components, while Optical Engineers work on developing, testing, and implementing optical devices. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often collaborate within the same industry sectors, but their core responsibilities differ in focus and scope.

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Optical Systems Designer Flexible Hours & Remote Work

Optical Systems Designer Flexible Hours & Remote Work

Capgemini

Tulsa, OK • On-site, Remote

$124K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Un'azienda globale nel settore ingegneristico cerca un Optical System Designer a Tulsa, Oklahoma. Il candidato si occuperà di progettazione e sviluppo di sistemi ottici per applicazioni industriali e avrà esperienza nella simulazione con software come Zemax. Si cerca una laurea in fisica o affini e buona conoscenza della lingua inglese.

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