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Weekend Optical Engineer Jobs in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.

Optical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$139K - $179K/yr

  • Vision

  • PTO

Open Position - Optical Engineer Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging ...

Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.

Optical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$139K - $179K/yr

  • Vision

  • PTO

Open Position - Optical Engineer Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging ...

SpaceX

Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

SpaceX

Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$130K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

SpaceX

Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$131K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Latent AI

Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$100 - $135/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Mesh Optical Technologies

Optical Test Engineer

Gardena, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline

The Aerospace Corporation

Optical Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$137K - $177K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking to hire a laser communications engineer (Engineering Specialist) to join the Optical Communications Department. The Optical Communications Department provides technical leadership to ...

The Aerospace Corporation

Optical Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$137K - $177K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking to hire a laser communications engineer (Engineering Specialist) to join the Optical Communications Department. The Optical Communications Department provides technical leadership to ...

Mesh Optical Technologies

Optical Test Engineer

Gardena, CA

$120K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline

Inversion

Staff Optical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$161K - $221K/yr

As a Staff Optical Engineer at Inversion, you will own major elements of the optical systems that enable our vehicles to sense, navigate, and perform in extreme environments. You will lead the ...

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Principal Optical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$175K - $195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Principal Optical Engineer in our Central Engineering organization in Irvine, CA, you will play a key role in designing and developing complex optical systems across a fast-paced, highly ...

SpaceX

Sr. Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$130K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Starshield optical engineer, you will be responsible for free-space optical system design ... Working extended hours and weekends as needed * Note that an active clearance may provide the ...

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Principal Optical Engineer

Irvine, CA

$175K - $195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Principal Optical Engineer in our Central Engineering organization in Irvine, CA, you will play a key role in designing and developing complex optical systems across a fastpaced, highly ...

Luminit

Optical Engineer, Holography Lab

Torrance, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working under senior optical engineers, this person runs day-to-day recording, optical-table alignment, sample preparation, and characterization within Luminit's established recording process. We are ...

SpaceX

Sr. Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$131K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Starshield optical engineer, you will be responsible for free-space optical system design ... Working extended hours and weekends as needed * Note that an active clearance may provide the ...

TRL11, Inc.

Lead Optical Engineer

Irvine, CA

$138K - $179K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or a related field * 5-10+ years of experience in optical design or a related field * Strong understanding of ...

TRL11, Inc.

Lead Optical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$139K - $179K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or a related field * 5-10+ years of experience in optical design or a related field * Strong understanding of ...

TRL11, Inc.

Lead Optical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$139K - $179K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics/Electrical Engineering or a related field * 5-10+ years of experience in optical design or a related field * Strong understanding of ...

Raytheon Technologies

Principal Optical Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$137K - $177K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks an Optical Engineer willing to apply their interest, training, and knowledge to optical design, analysis, assembly, integration, and test. Our Space Optics Department ...

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How much do weekend optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend optical engineer in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is $154,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,400.00 and $179,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Optical Engineer vs Part-Time Optical Technician?

AspectWeekend Optical EngineerPart-Time Optical Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in optics, physics, or engineering; relevant certificationsHigh school diploma or associate degree; technical certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentOptical labs, research facilities, or manufacturing plants, primarily on weekendsOptical retail stores, labs, or clinics, often in retail hours
Employer & IndustryOptical manufacturing companies, research institutionsOptical retail stores, healthcare providers
Work ScheduleWeekend shifts, part-time hours, project-basedPart-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.

Weekend Optical Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Weekend Optical Engineer job openings in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,057 per year, or $74.1 per hour.

Optical Engineer

Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$139K - $179K/yr

Full-time

Vision, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Open Position - Optical Engineer
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc.
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon's own capabilities.
We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are:
  • Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences
  • Passion for Creativity and Innovation: We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible
  • Teamwork and Camaraderie: We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together
  • Welcoming of Critical Opinion: We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas
  • Personal Accountability: We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers:
  • An opportunity to build autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare.
  • The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology.
  • Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.

Role:
As an optical engineer at Horizon Surgical Systems, your work will contribute to the design and development of an automated robotic platform for ophthalmological surgery. In this role, you will assemble, test, calibrate, and maintain multimodal digital surgical microscopes, comprising multiple incoherent illumination and digital microscopy channels as well as an integrated Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system.
Responsibilities:
  • Precision optical system assembly, alignment, calibration, and repair
  • Optical measurement and test, including resolution, field of view, radiometric, etc.
  • Design and fabrication of optical test fixtures
  • Participation in design reviews of optical, mechanical and electrical systems
  • Optical fiber handling and termination
  • Electrical and mechanical benchtop work under the guidance of senior engineers
  • Authoring, maintaining, and following build instructions and SOPs
  • Creating, updating, maintaining, and providing feedback on electronic log books, assembly instructions, inventory logs, device travelers, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, status reports, and other documentation
  • Verification and validation testing
  • Working cross-functionally with other teams to support system integration

Required Qualifications and Abilities:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 0-3 years professional experience in engineering or a related field
  • Experience working with precision optical systems
  • Experience with electronics assembly and/or repair
  • Experience reviewing mechanical designs in CAD software
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Desired Qualifications and Abilities:
  • Experience in medical, aerospace, or other highly regulated industry
  • Familiarity with optical design software
  • Familiarity with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Experience with 3D printing (SLA and FDM)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.
The base salary range for this role is $85,000-$115,000, in addition to a performance-based annual bonus, equity (stock options), a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous PTO policy.

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