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Optical Engineer About Cowboy Space Corp: Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and ...
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Cupertino, CA · On-site
$159K - $206K/yr
The team is looking for an Optical Engineer to work on the development of custom illumination and sensing components. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's in Optical Science, Optical Engineering ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$159K - $206K/yr
The team is looking for an Optical Engineer to work on the development of custom illumination and sensing components. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's in Optical Science, Optical Engineering ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch ... Working extended hours and weekends as needed * Note that an active clearance may provide the ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$131K - $169K/yr
OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch ... Working extended hours and weekends as needed * Note that an active clearance may provide the ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$130K - $169K/yr
OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch ... Working extended hours and weekends as needed * Note that an active clearance may provide the ...
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$130K - $169K/yr
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$128K - $166K/yr
The Senior Optical Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing optical systems and instruments. Day-to-day tasks include optical design, systems development, laser integration ...
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$128K - $166K/yr
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$132K - $179K/yr
Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex ...
$132K - $179K/yr
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Mountain View, CA · On-site
$152K - $197K/yr
Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex ...
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Mountain View, CA · On-site
$152K - $197K/yr
Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$137K - $177K/yr
The Senior Optical Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing optical systems and instruments. Day-to-day tasks include optical design, systems development, laser integration ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
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Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex ...
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$120K - $200K/yr
The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $200K/yr
The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
$120K - $200K/yr
The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
$120K - $200K/yr
The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
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The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
$151K - $195K/yr
We have an opening for a Senior Optical Engineer to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation and payloads for space missions that contribute to U.S. national security and ...
$151K - $195K/yr
We have an opening for a Senior Optical Engineer to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation and payloads for space missions that contribute to U.S. national security and ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $200K/yr
The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$120K - $200K/yr
The Sr/Staff/Principal Optical Engineer works in an aggressive, fast-paced R&D environment to develop and design optical structure to improve image sensor performance. Responsibilities: * Design ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$9.7K/wk
We have an opening for a Senior Optical Engineer to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation and payloads for space missions that contribute to U.S. national security and ...
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We have an opening for a Senior Optical Engineer to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation and payloads for space missions that contribute to U.S. national security and ...
| Aspect | Weekend Optical Engineer | Part-Time Optical Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, or engineering; relevant certifications | High school diploma or associate degree; technical certifications preferred |
| Work Environment | Optical labs, research facilities, or manufacturing plants, primarily on weekends | Optical retail stores, labs, or clinics, often in retail hours |
| Employer & Industry | Optical manufacturing companies, research institutions | Optical retail stores, healthcare providers |
| Work Schedule | Weekend shifts, part-time hours, project-based | Part-time, flexible hours, often weekends or evenings |
The Weekend Optical Engineer typically requires a higher level of technical education and works in specialized environments like labs or manufacturing facilities. In contrast, the Part-Time Optical Technician often works in retail or healthcare settings with more flexible hours. Both roles may involve optical device handling but differ in scope, environment, and credentials.
$110K - $200K/yr
Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
Position Overview
We are seeking an Optical Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of optical transceiver products for high-speed optical communication systems. The candidate will contribute to optical system design, fiber coupling optimization, lens development, optical characterization, and performance validation for next-generation optical communication technologies.
The ideal candidate has strong expertise in optical design tools, optical modeling, and laboratory characterization techniques.
Responsibilities
• Design and optimize optical systems for optical transceiver applications
• Develop and optimize fiber coupling solutions for efficient optical power transfer
• Design, analyze, and optimize optical lenses and beam shaping systems
• Perform optical modeling and simulation using Zemax
• Conduct optical tolerance analysis and performance evaluation
• Characterize and validate optical components and optical assemblies
• Perform laboratory optical measurements including:
• Optical power measurement
• Insertion loss
• Return loss
• Coupling efficiency
• Beam quality characterization
• Support optical alignment, packaging, and assembly development
• Troubleshoot optical system performance issues and implement improvements
• Develop technical reports, specifications, and validation procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in: Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Related technical field
• Experience with optical system design and analysis
• Proficiency in Zemax optical design software
• Knowledge of fiber optics and fiber coupling techniques
• Experience with lens design and optical component development
• Understanding of optical alignment and tolerance analysis
• Experience using optical laboratory equipment and characterization methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative engineering environments
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing optical transceiver products
• Familiarity with lasers, photodetectors, collimators, and passive optical components
• Experience with optical packaging and precision alignment
• Programming or data analysis experience (Python or MATLAB preferred)
• Experience with optical simulation and modeling workflows
