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Santa Clara, CA · On-site
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Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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About the Role DigiLens is looking for an Optical Engineer to join our engineering team to support both R&D development and New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering activities. You will work ...
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Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$87.10 - $157.45/hr
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Optical Engineer - Emerging Space Systems Division The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in the development of advanced ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$87.10 - $157.45/hr
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Optical Engineer - Emerging Space Systems Division The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in the development of advanced ...
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
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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 ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
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Your Job We are seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to support Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) test and validation activities. The role will own test concept development, test-fixture and setup design ...
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Fremont, CA · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
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Your Job We are seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to support Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) test and validation activities. The role will own test concept development, test-fixture and setup design ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$87.10 - $157.45/hr
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Optical Engineer - Emerging Space Systems Division The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in the development of advanced ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$87.10 - $157.45/hr
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Optical Engineer - Emerging Space Systems Division The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in the development of advanced ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$100 - $135/hr
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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
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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 ...
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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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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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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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Cupertino, CA · On-site
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Cupertino, CA · On-site
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Pasadena, CA · On-site
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The 364C Optical Engineering Group specializes in designing and developing optical systems for planetary probes and instruments, earth observing remote sensing systems, and in situ sensing systems ...
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The 364C Optical Engineering Group specializes in designing and developing optical systems for planetary probes and instruments, earth observing remote sensing systems, and in situ sensing systems ...
Mountain View, 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 ...
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 ...
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Livermore, CA · On-site
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
| 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.
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$110K - $200K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 21 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
