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Systems Engineer

Manhattan, NY ยท Remote

$123K/yr

Explore top remote systems engineer jobs and find flexible roles such as devops, platform engineer ... optics systems. Collaborating with technology leaders and managing client interactions for ...

VIAVI OSP is a capability-oriented business - we develop advanced thin film optical coating ... R&D, engineering, product management, and marketing aligned with VIAVI OSP ...

VIAVI OSP is a capability-oriented business - we develop advanced thin film optical coating ... R&D, engineering, product management, and marketing aligned with VIAVI OSP ...

Formulates and executes project plans within the Coating Solution Center (CSC) under limited ... Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions * 100% company paid life ...

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How much do remote optical coating engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote optical coating engineer in the United States is $100,319.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Optical Coating Engineer vs Optical Coating Technician?

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The Remote Optical Coating Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing optical coatings, often working remotely with engineers and scientists. They require advanced knowledge of optics, materials, and coating processes, typically holding a degree in optical engineering or physics. In contrast, an Optical Coating Technician performs hands-on application and quality control of coatings in a manufacturing environment, usually requiring technical certifications or associate degrees. While both roles work within the optical industry, the engineer's role is more design and development-oriented, whereas the technician's role is more operational and production-focused.

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Applied Scientist, Optical (contract) (Remote)

Zetta Technologies

Nashville, TN โ€ข Remote

$12K/mo

Full-time, Contractor

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

At Zetta Technologies, our mission is to create the world's most resilient and sustainable optical communications network. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that will define the next generation of fiber optics.

We are prioritizing candidates in the DC Area and Nashville, but candidates from other locations will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Validate key technologies involved in next generation fiber optic connections, technical roadmap planning, and key technical solution design and selection;
  • Research and development of optical interconnection related network control, management, monitoring, and other automation requirements, to improve network operation and maintenance efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or above, major in fiber optics communication, optical networking, optoelectronics, communication/electronic engineering
  • Solid theoretical understanding of fiber optic communication systems including propagation modeling, optical amplifiers, optical and optoelectronic devices
  • Experience with optical networking design software or fiber optic communication system analysis software, such as VPIphotonics/Optiwave, etc
  • Familiar with IEEE802.3, Optical Transport Networking ITU-T recommendations , and OIF standards
  • Interested/have experience with hardware design, such as PCB hardware design experience, and have the ability to select and design optical and electronic chips and devices
  • Working knowledge of computer networking the TCP/IP protocol stack, and those with some knowledge of software programming ability are preferred.

Salary

  • $12,500 / month, minimum three-month contract