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Muon Space

Staff Optical Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$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 ...

The Aerospace Corporation

Optical Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$137K - $177K/yr

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our ... The Optical Communications Department provides technical leadership to US Government activities ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Phelan, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Merced, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Merced, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $30/hr

Remote: California Location Status: Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office ... The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ...

Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations U.S.A., Inc.

$160K - $180K/yr

We're looking for someone who has knowledge of optical communications technologies with strong ... Hybrid or remote work environment with frequent customer visits and travel. * Collaboration with ...

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How much do remote optician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote optician in California is $19.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote optician?

A Remote Optician assists customers with eyewear selection, prescription interpretation, and lens recommendations through virtual consultations. They may work for online optical retailers, telehealth platforms, or optometry practices, providing expert guidance on frames, lenses, and vision care. Duties often include troubleshooting vision issues, adjusting prescriptions, and ensuring proper eyewear fittings—all done remotely using digital tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote optician?

To excel as a Remote Optician, you should have a background in opticianry, state licensure or certification, and expertise in fitting and adjusting eyeglasses and contact lenses. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and optical measurement tools is important for conducting virtual consultations. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and customer service orientation are key soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure accurate prescriptions, regulatory compliance, and a positive patient experience while working remotely.

What are some typical challenges faced by remote opticians, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Opticians may face challenges such as accurately assessing patient needs without in-person interactions and managing the limitations of virtual fitting tools. To address these, opticians rely on clear communication, detailed patient histories, and advanced tele-optometry software that enables precise measurements and adjustments. Collaboration with on-site optometrists or other eye care professionals is often necessary for complex cases. Staying up to date with virtual care best practices and regularly participating in training can help overcome these challenges and ensure top-quality patient service.

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Staff Optical Engineer

Muon Space

Mountain View, CA • On-site, Remote

$166K - $223K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

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-motivated expert with a versatile skill set, comfortable diving into everything from conceptual design and error budgeting to precision optical metrology and rigorous hardware execution. In this role, you will be the definitive technical authority for a new optical subsystem, owning the performance metrics while defining and driving the hands-on assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) of critical optical and optomechanical subsystems. Previous experience driving end-to-end optical development, managing stringent performance budgets, and integrating complex electro-optical systems in a fast-paced, small-team environment is required.

Responsibilities
  • Own the delivery of optical subsystems to the instrument program as the primary technical lead.
  • Own and manage comprehensive optical error budgets and performance metrics, including image quality (MTF, WFE), stray light, and radiometric throughput (BOL/EOL transmission) from conceptual design through hardware build and test.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering to support cross-functional technical budgets, including thermal constraints and line-of-sight pointing/jitter, ensuring adequate margins throughout development.
  • Define and drive the strategy for optical instrument assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) planning and implementation, leading collaboration across cross-functional teams.
  • Support subsystem and instrument level functional, performance, and environmental testing (including vibration, thermal-vacuum/TVAC, and thermal stress).
  • Champion the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance overall efficiency and reliability in instrument development.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. and 5+ years of experience developing imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments within a multi-disciplinary environment; or M.S. and 8+ years industry experience; or B.S. and 10+ years industry experience.
  • Expertise in optical design and analysis (Zemax, Code V, FRED), including interpreting STOP analysis, allocating error budgets, and developing component specifications with vendors.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with precision optical metrology, advanced AI&T execution, root cause analysis, and rigorous test data reporting.
  • Software proficiency in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C++) for data analysis and automation.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and project management skills, with the ability to clearly communicate and collaborate across optomechanical, mechanical, and thermal teams.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance strongly preferred.
Nice-to-have Skills
  • Exposure to systems engineering, specifically requirements development and V&V.
  • Experience working in cleanroom environments.
  • Experience supporting integrated spacecraft-level environmental testing and launch campaigns.
Salary

The salary range for this role is $166,000 - $223,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process. 

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