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Senior Platform Engineer

Cambridge, MA · Remote

$120K - $200K/yr

Fully remote (HQ Cambridge, MA) Hours: 9-5 EST, with 2-day on-site visits every 6 weeks You'll be responsible for designing, scaling, and maintaining the infrastructure and internal developer ...

envelio

Senior Distribution Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$145K - $175K/yr

Hybrid - Boston, MA preferred, or Remote (Eastern Time Zone). Travel: Travel to conferences ... Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure customer needs and ...

Envelio

Senior Distribution Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$145K - $175K/yr

Hybrid - Boston, MA preferred, or Remote (Eastern Time Zone). ✈️ Travel: Travel to conferences ... Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure customer needs and ...

Magnite

Senior Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$135K - $175K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Broomfield, CO Boston, MA Los Angeles, CA Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W ... Remote At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work ...

Beacon Biosignals

Senior Algorithm Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$170K - $190K/yr

This is a fully remote role based anywhere in the U.S. What success looks like * Participate in and ... You follow and spread best practices in software and ML engineering, including testing, version ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Systems Engineer

Lexington, MA · On-site +1

Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0247140 Location: Lexington,MA,US Share job via: Share Systems Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big ...

Beacon Biosignals

Senior Algorithm Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$170K - $190K/yr

This is a fully remote role based anywhere in the U.S. What success looks like * Participate in and ... You follow and spread best practices in software and ML engineering, including testing, version ...

5

Senior Energy Engineer- Northeast

Boston, MA · Remote

$113K - $155K/yr

5's team is comprised of energy market innovators, engineers, commodity traders, technologists and ... This is a remote position. Candidates must reside in the Northeast, with a preference for the New ...

Danaher

Account Manager

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$165K - $175K/yr

... optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork ... We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are ...

Crowe LLP

Senior AI Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$113K - $155K/yr

We offer unlimited PTO, a flexible remote work policy, and a supportive environment that prioritizes sustainable, long-term performance. About the Role Role Overview: The Senior AI Engineer 1 (Senior ...

Databento

Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

... developer experience. Our team includes alumni of Two Sigma, Citadel Securities, Flow Traders ... We accommodate 100% remote work, with teammates living around the globe and paid in their local ...

Liberate

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$120K - $180K/yr

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to bridge the gap between our cutting-edge products and our ... Flexible work environment with remote work options * Collaborative and innovative company culture

Danaher

Channel Sales Manager

Boston, MA · Remote

$165K/yr

... optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork ... This role is fully remote. This position reports to the Director of Applied, Sample Prep and ...

Motional

Senior Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$190K - $244K/yr

Senior Engineer (Autonomy - Localization ... Ref. No. N270 BOSTON - REMOTE U.S. ONLY FULL-TIME What You'll Do: * Design, implement, and test ...

Motional

Senior Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$190K - $244K/yr

Senior Engineer (Autonomy - Localization ... Ref. No. N270 BOSTON - REMOTE U.S. ONLY FULL-TIME What You'll Do: * Design, implement, and test ...

Motional

Senior Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$200K - $241K/yr

Senior Engineer (Autonomy Integration) Ref ... No. N266 BOSTON - REMOTE U.S. ONLY FULL-TIME What You'll Do: * Develop algorithms on planning ...

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How much do remote optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote optical engineer in Lowell, MA is $142,428.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,900.00 and $165,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote optical engineer?

A Remote Optical Engineer designs, analyzes, and tests optical systems and components while working from a remote location. They may be involved in developing lenses, fiber optics, laser systems, or imaging technologies for industries like telecommunications, healthcare, or aerospace. Using simulations and modeling software, they optimize optical performance and troubleshoot design challenges. Collaboration with teams happens virtually, requiring strong communication skills. This role often demands expertise in optics, photonics, and related engineering principles.

What projects or challenges does a remote optical engineer typically work on?

As a Remote Optical Engineer, you may work on projects ranging from designing lenses or laser systems to optimizing fiber optic communications or developing imaging devices. Common challenges include troubleshooting optical alignment remotely, accurately simulating system performance, and ensuring close collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineering teams across different time zones. The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and navigate virtual project management tools is essential for success. These diverse projects offer opportunities to innovate, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to cutting-edge technologies from anywhere.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote optical engineer?

To excel as a Remote Optical Engineer, you need a solid understanding of optics, photonics, and optical system design, typically backed by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with simulation tools such as Zemax or LightTools, CAD software, and possibly certifications in optical engineering or fiber optics is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and self-motivation are key soft skills, especially when working remotely. These skills are vital for delivering precise optical solutions, collaborating efficiently across virtual teams, and managing projects independently.

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Radar Systems Analyst-Associate Staff

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a talented model and simulation researcher to join our dynamic team.  As a member of the Airborne Radar Systems and Techniques group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, you will work on world-class sensor systems as part of a team with a variety of technical backgrounds. We model and analyze the performance of new technologies, prototype radio frequency and complimentary sensors, design and execute data collections, and develop algorithms to detect, track, and image challenging targets within complex environments.  Our models and algorithms benefit from access to a one-of-a-kind interactive supercomputer.  Our prototypes and data collections are enabled by highly adaptable test infrastructure including two airborne radar testbeds—including a turboprop aircraft equipped with an advanced radar, visible and infrared imaging system, communications systems, and real-time data processors—and modern jammers.

Early career candidates and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply, and if selected, will work alongside experienced group members to learn about our mission areas and identify career growth paths. We are particularly interested in candidates with a relentless curiosity and strong technical foundation in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with experience developing and analyzing physics-based models or simulations and communicating technical results to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities
  • Develop physics-based models of radio frequency systems interacting with the environment 
  • Collaborate with experienced staff to estimate system performance, assess the impact of design changes, and compare modeled performance with observational data
  • Curate real-world and simulated data sets to test the performance of new algorithms
  • Establish quantitative performance metrics from qualitative performance goals
  • Create and adapt visual representations of modeling results that convey the outcomes for a variety of audiences
  • Prepare technical documentation, including test plans, reports, and technical presentations
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.  In lieu of a Master’s, a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience will be considered
  • Experience in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
  • Effective organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
  • Strong communication skills, including ability to convey research goals, processes, accomplishments, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to support field tests, data collection campaigns, and system demonstrations with occasional travel

Our team has a wide variety of professional experiences and educational backgrounds that enable us to find creative solutions to challenging real-world problems.  We value university research experience, Master’s thesis work, journal or conference submissions, and capstone or senior design projects.  Applicants are not expected to have experience in all the following areas, however, a deep understanding of some and the desire and ability to learn others is expected.

  • Physical science courses including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, waves and optics, and mathematical methods for scientists
  • Mathematics courses including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and statistics
  • Engineering courses including analog circuits, digital signal processing, numerical methods and algorithms, communications systems, remote sensing, and robotics

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level security clearance with compartmented program eligibility

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 42765 

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