Optical Engineer
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
$132K - $171K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
$132K - $171K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$133K - $172K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$133K - $172K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics: * Design, develop, and test optical components and systems ... Telecommunications: * Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on ...
Telecommunications Engineer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
Experience working as telecommunications optical engineer * Experience architecting and designing complex systems * Experience withnetworktechnology, components, systems, and vendors * Experience ...
Telecommunications Engineer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
Experience working as telecommunications optical engineer * Experience architecting and designing complex systems * Experience withnetworktechnology, components, systems, and vendors * Experience ...
Optical Engineer
$116K - $152K/yr
About Skyloom Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to ... Bachelor's degree or higher in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering ...
Optical Engineer
$116K - $152K/yr
About Skyloom Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to ... Bachelor's degree or higher in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering ...
Optical Engineer
Broomfield, CO · On-site
$116K - $152K/yr
About Skyloom Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to ... Bachelor's degree or higher in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering ...
Optical Engineer
Broomfield, CO · On-site
$116K - $152K/yr
About Skyloom Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to ... Bachelor's degree or higher in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering ...
Optical Engineer
Lexington, MA · On-site
$144K - $187K/yr
Optical Engineer Duration: 3+ years Client: Defense Research Lab Location: Lexington, MA 02421 ... telecommunications products. Conducts research and development into phases of physical optics and ...
New
Optical Engineer
Lexington, MA · On-site
$144K - $187K/yr
Optical Engineer Duration: 3+ years Client: Defense Research Lab Location: Lexington, MA 02421 ... telecommunications products. Conducts research and development into phases of physical optics and ...
New
Optical Engineer
$132K - $170K/yr
Optical Network Engineer III W2 Only - No Sponsorship Offered Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optical Network Engineer III to join our team. This role is responsible for ...
Optical Engineer
$132K - $170K/yr
Optical Network Engineer III W2 Only - No Sponsorship Offered Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optical Network Engineer III to join our team. This role is responsible for ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$91K - $124K/yr
Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$91K - $124K/yr
Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
$91K - $124K/yr
Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
$91K - $124K/yr
Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$91K - $124K/yr
Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$91K - $124K/yr
Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Senior)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$136K - $185K/yr
Optical Engineer (Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Senior)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$136K - $185K/yr
Optical Engineer (Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Senior)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$136K - $185K/yr
Optical Engineer (Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Senior)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$136K - $185K/yr
Optical Engineer (Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Senior)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$136K - $185K/yr
Optical Engineer (Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Senior)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$136K - $185K/yr
Optical Engineer (Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
... Engineer to support development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Engineer (Associate)
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
... Engineer to support development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical ... telecommunications products). * Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical ...
Optical Project Engineer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
Optical Project Engineer Location: Fort Meade MD Clearance required by project: Active DOD Secret ... telecommunication networks. * Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ...
Optical Project Engineer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
Optical Project Engineer Location: Fort Meade MD Clearance required by project: Active DOD Secret ... telecommunication networks. * Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ...
$143K - $186K/yr
Optical Project Engineer Location: Fort Meade MD Clearance required by project: Active DOD Secret ... telecommunication networks. * Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ...
$143K - $186K/yr
Optical Project Engineer Location: Fort Meade MD Clearance required by project: Active DOD Secret ... telecommunication networks. * Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ...
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$121.9K - $129.6K
38% of jobs
The median wage is $133.2K / yr.
$129.6K - $137.4K
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$153K - $160.7K
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$163.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$160.7K - $168.5K
36% of jobs
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How much do telecommunications optical engineer jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for telecommunications 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.
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Optical Engineer
Chantilly, VA
SAIC •
IT Services • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
$200K - $240K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 5 days ago
SAIC rating
7.6
Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
103rd of 227 rated it services
Job description
Job ID: 2614292
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-07-07
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC has an opening for an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Optical Engineering, Fiber Optics, and Telecommunications. The candidate should have experience or a willingness to work in a lab environment, contributing to innovative projects and advancing technological capabilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Optical Engineering and Fiber Optics:
- Design, develop, and test optical components and systems, including fiber optic networks and devices
- Perform characterization and analysis of optical systems and components to ensure optimal performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical solutions into broader telecommunications frameworks
- Telecommunications:
- Develop and implement telecommunications systems and solutions, focusing on enhancing network efficiency and reliability
- Conduct performance evaluations and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems
Stay updated on emerging telecommunications technologies and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects
- Lab Environment:
- Participate actively in lab-based projects, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of experimental and testing equipment
- Conduct experiments and tests to validate the performance and reliability of optical and telecommunications systems
- Analyze and document results, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
- Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience
- Proven experience in optical engineering, fiber optics, and telecommunications
- Hands-on experience working in a lab environment, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment
- Experience with design, development, and testing of optical components and telecommunications systems
Preferred:
- Experience with LTEs and other advanced telecommunications technologies
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for telecommunications and optical engineering
Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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