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Picarro, Inc

Senior Engineer, Firmware

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.) * On-site Health & Wellness ... We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical ...

Kimley-Horn

Electrical Engineering Analyst

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$91K - $99K/yr

... optic networks * An ABET accredited Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) by Summer 2026. Salary Range $91,500 - $99,000 At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and ...

Picarro, Inc

Systems Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.) * On-site Health & Wellness ... We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical ...

Picarro, Inc

Senior Development Technician

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

This position reports to the Director of Opto-Mechanical Engineering. The Ideal Candidate The ideal ... You're curious, adaptable, and eager to grow your expertise in optics, mechanics, electronics, and ...

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How much do summer optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer optical engineer in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Optical Engineer vs Summer Optical Technician?

AspectSummer Optical EngineerSummer Optical Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fieldAssociate's degree or technical certification in optics or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, research facilities, and development projectsManufacturing floors, testing labs, and assembly lines
Employer & Industry UsageOptical design firms, research institutions, tech companiesManufacturers, optical component companies, research labs

Summer Optical Engineers focus on designing and developing optical systems, requiring higher education and analytical skills. In contrast, Summer Optical Technicians assist in manufacturing, testing, and assembling optical components, often with technical certifications. Both roles are vital in the optical industry but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work environments.

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Engineering Co-op: MuReva

Engineering Co-op: MuReva

Lumitex Incorporated

Brecksville, OH • On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Internship
Description
MuReva Phototherapy was established in 2018 and is committed to changing the way physicians approach cancer treatment by addressing key dose limiting side-effects for which there are currently only palliative solutions such as opioids. MuReva aims to not only improve patient outcomes, but also significantly increase patient quality of life while saving healthcare costs. MuReva Phototherapy spun-off from its parent company, Lumitex, a leader in fiber-optic lighting technologies, to focus on developing a patient-friendly approach for delivering phototherapy treatment. With the assistance of $1.7M in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and an additional $5M+ in private funding, MuReva Phototherapy has developed a new light transmission modality to overcome the current barriers that have prevented its mainstream adoption.
At MuReva Phototherapy, we are looking for passionate, flexible, action orientated, and collaborative engineering students that are looking for an exciting and diversified co-op experience!
Under the direction of an experience Engineer, our Co-ops will be provided with exposure to multiple areas of engineering including design, manufacturing, testing, and prototyping. They will be challenged and trusted to manage projects as they assist our Engineering Team.
The Co-op experience with MuReva Phototherapy includes:
  • Contribution to and impact on critical projects
  • Cross-functional exposure
  • Professional growth
  • Immersive team experiences
  • Ownership of tasks
  • Social/networking opportunities

You will work with our Engineering Team to develop traits and skills that are essential for every engineer, such as attention to details, accountability, risk management, test planning, data analysis, technical writing, and effective presentation skills.
Requirements
  • Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior engineering student pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
  • Available for either the Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026 semester and be interested in returning on a rotational basis.
  • Wants to work in a hands-on environment up to 40 hours per week in our Brecksville, OH location.

For more information, please visit us at www.murevapt.com

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