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ABB Optical Group

Specialty Contact Lens Consultant II

$55.59K - $74.12K/yr

This is a remote position Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and ... Equal Opportunity Employer ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All ...

A1FED Inc

Proven Optics Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Application * Proven Optics Technology ... Flexible remote work environment Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Vision to Learn

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Stamford, CT · Remote

$32 - $38/hr

Take measurements, fit and adjust frames for patients according to written optical prescriptions ... Self-starter who is confident to implement Vision To Learn protocols and embrace a remote setting ...

ABB OPTICAL Group

Specialty Contact Lens Consultant II

$55.59K - $74.12K/yr

This is a remote position Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and ... Equal Opportunity Employer ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All ...

QCi

$126.90K/yr

... remote sensing applications. Position Description We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in ... optical components, integrated photonic circuits, and light matter interactions to guide device ...

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How much do remote optical jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote optical in the United States is $21.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Optical job?

A Remote Optical job involves performing optical-related tasks, such as eyewear fitting, lens recommendations, or vision assessments, from a remote location. Professionals in this role may assist customers via video calls, phone, or online platforms to provide optical guidance. This job is common in tele-optometry, online eyewear retailers, and virtual optical consultations. It allows optical professionals to work flexibly without being physically present in a store or clinic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Optical position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Optical Technician, you need a solid background in optical sciences or optometry support, experience with lens fabrication or prescription validation, and sometimes a relevant certification such as ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification. Proficiency with digital lens measurement tools, remote diagnostic platforms, and practice management systems is important for efficiently performing remote duties. Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help you effectively serve patients and collaborate with other eye care professionals from a distance. These abilities ensure accuracy and reliability in optical services while maintaining a high standard of patient care remotely.

What does a typical workday look like for a Remote Optical Technician?

As a Remote Optical Technician, your daily responsibilities often include reviewing patient prescriptions, conducting virtual fittings or measurements, verifying order accuracy, and providing remote customer support via phone or video conferencing. You may collaborate with optometrists, optical labs, or retail teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure expedited order fulfillment. The work is typically computer-based and may involve flexible shifts, allowing you to serve patients from various locations. This remote role combines technical tasks with frequent digital communication, making strong organization and self-management important for success.
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Infographic showing various Remote Optical job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 22% Full Time, 73% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $44,592 per year, or $21.4 per hour.
Technical Staff - Remote Sensing Scientist

Technical Staff - Remote Sensing Scientist

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Applied Space Systems Group develops environmental monitoring electro-optical and microwave sensor systems for remote sensing applications. The group supports partners in US Government organizations as well as industry. Activities include development of electro-optical and microwave sensors; system and architecture analysis; signal processing, data analysis and algorithm development. The group seeks physicists, astronomers, applied mathematicians, electrical engineers, computer engineers, and those with related experience who have interest in developing cutting edge space remote sensing technologies for future missions.
Job Description
Group 97, The Applied Space Systems Group, seeks a remote sensing scientist to join our team, focused on supporting the application of advanced electro-optical sensor systems. The successful candidate will be part of a team with imaging and data scientists as well as hardware and software engineers to prototype, operate and analyze the performance of highly integrated sensor systems for terrestrial and space applications.
Requirements
  • PhD in Physics, Optical or Aerospace Engineering or related field. In lieu of PhD, MS with 5 or more years of related experience is acceptable.
  • Significant professional or academic experience in at least two of the following areas, and some familiarity and career interest in several others:
    • Satellite remote sensing
    • Radiative transfer modeling
    • Optical sensor characterization, data calibration, error budgets, uncertainty modeling
    • Algorithm Development, machine learning & deep learning for remote sensing, simulation, Monte Carlo uncertainty, validation vs ground truth, Bayesian estimation, error budget analysis
    • Space systems: vehicle design, space environment design and analysis
    • Test design, procedure development, and execution
    • Hardware assembly: clean room and ESD / test environment experience
    • Automated analysis and reporting: tools, custom analysis applications with user interfaces
  • Demonstrable ability to
    • Develop respectful, productive working relationships
    • Communicate clearly, precisely, and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
    • Solve broad and/or complex technical or engineering problems
    • Learn and apply advanced technical knowledge quickly and proficiently
  • Analytical and/or scientific programming proficiency (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar), including high performance computing workflow development
  • Active Secret Security Clearance highly desired

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200-$170,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000
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 Secret level DoD security clearance.
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: 42748

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