77 optical engineer jobs at 31 companies in Poway, CA
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Principal Optical Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$175k-$210k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Sarmal: Private San Diego biotechnology developing genomic sequencing and rapid nucleic-acid detection platforms for clinical laboratories.
10+ YOERequires an M.S. or Ph.D. in optical engineering, optical sciences, physics, electrical engineering, or related field; 10+ years of optical engineering experience; Zemax expertise; and commercialized optical system leadership.
Monarch Quantum: Private U.S. quantum photonics manufacturer serving quantum OEMs, laboratories, defense integrators, and research institutions.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, photonics or related field; 10+ years relevant experience; expertise in optical alignment, photonic assembly, DOE, statistical analysis, automation; U.S. person required for export-controlled information.
Carlsbad or Englewood or San Jose or San Francisco or New York City
$121k-$190k/yrOnsiteFull Time
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Global communications providing satellite connectivity and defense solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering; 5 years of relevant experience with multi-vendor network equipment; optical networking, DWDM, fiber routing, testing, troubleshooting, and automation experience.
Kuiper SystemsNasdaq Global Select Market: AMZN: Developing a low Earth orbit satellite network to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet connectivity.
7+ YOE7+ years optical systems development experience; experience with optical metrology, thin film coatings, and manufacturing; Bachelor's in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering; proficiency in ISO 10110-7, ISO 9211, MIL-PRF-14830, MIL-C-48497, ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Wilton or Veldhoven or Chandler or San Jose or San Diego or Hillsboro or Europe or Asia or United States
HybridFull Time
ASMLEuronext Amsterdam / NASDAQ: ASML: Multinational developer and manufacturer of advanced semiconductor lithography systems.
2+ YOETechnical bachelor's degree and 2–8+ years of experience depending on job grade; optical alignment, data analysis, MATLAB, Python, LabView, and strong English communication skills required.
MATLAB, LabView, Python, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Global leader in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud-native technology solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor's + 5 years, Master's + 3 years, or PhD + 0 years in related field; experience in silicon photonics circuit modeling, layouts, tapeouts, fabrication, and testing; proficiency with Cadence, Virtuoso, Matlab, Labview, Python.
RTXNYSE: RTX: Aerospace and defense providing advanced technology solutions.
2+ YOERequires a university degree and 2+ years relevant experience, direct manufacturing engineering in NPI, U.S. Person status, and ability to travel up to 10%.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, LabVIEW
Senior Leader, Electrical & Optical Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$250k-$375k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.: Developing semiconductor, wireless, connectivity, automotive, AI, and computing technologies for device and enterprise customers.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree with 10+ years, master's with 9+ years, or PhD with 8+ years in system, package, or technology engineering; expertise in high-speed SerDes, optical systems, SI/PI, DSP, packaging, and interconnect architecture.
Senior Technologist & Architect, Space-based Optical Communication Networks
San Diego, California, United States
$141k-$252k/yrOnsiteFull Time
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS): Private U.S. defense technology division developing electromagnetic, power, space, and nuclear systems for government and commercial customers.
18+ YOERequires advanced engineering expertise in space optical communications, satellite networks, systems architecture, FPGAs, RF and optical technologies, extensive experience, U.S. citizenship, and active TS clearance with special-access eligibility.
FPGAs, Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), New Radio (NR), hybrid-ARQ (HARQ), 3GPP 5G NR LDPC, SDA, SSC, OCT Standards
Leonardo DRSNASDAQ: DRS: Provider of advanced defense technologies and mission systems.
Optical or Physics Engineering student with progress toward degree; hands-on skills in optical instrumentation and metrology; experience with Zemax; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Voyager TechnologiesNYSE: VOYG: Develops defense and space technology systems.
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, optical engineering, physics, or related; knowledge of optical assembly and manufacturing processes; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance; ITAR compliance.
IDEX CorporationNYSE: IEX: Global industrial leader developing highly engineered components and solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related with 2-4 years experience, or Master's with 2 years; Zemax modeling; electronics fundamentals; optical test equipment; U.S. Person status required.
Zemax, CAD, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, data acquisition systems
Samtec: Manufacturer of advanced electronic interconnect solutions.
15+ YOE15+ years hardware design and fiber-optic communications experience; BS in Electrical Engineering required (MS/PhD preferred); expertise in high-speed electronics, optical signal integrity, PCB fabrication, testing, firmware/FPGA, coding, and technical leadership. Eligible to work in the US.
Attalon: Private U.S. defense technology manufacturing optical, laser, coating, and thermal systems for aerospace and defense customers.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, optical science, or mechanical engineering; 2+ years in technical, laboratory, or manufacturing environment; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; U.S. Person status for export control compliance.
CNC, interferometers, profilometers, surface roughness instruments, radius measurement systems
Quartus Engineering: Employee-owned engineering services firm providing simulation, optical systems, metrology, and hardware solutions to aerospace and advanced-technology clients.
6+ YOEBS/MS in mechanical engineering or related field, 6+ years integrating and testing aerospace optical systems, AI&T documentation, GSE development, GD&T, MCAD/CAE, optical alignment, and environmental testing; US person required.
BDNYSE: BDX: Global medical technology advancing the world of health.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline and 4+ years of industrial experience in systems engineering, product development, or sustaining; flow cytometry or cell analysis experience preferred.
Firmware / Control Systems Engineer - Optical Module
Temecula, California, United States
$150k-$190k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Skorpios Technologies: Private semiconductor manufacturer delivering heterogeneous silicon-photonics products for optical communications and high-bandwidth interconnects.
5+ YOEBS in science or engineering required; 5–10 years of experience, including over 2 years in manufacturing or development. Requires C#, embedded C, and object-oriented programming experience.
CohuNASDAQ: COHU: Public semiconductor equipment manufacturer supplying test, automation, inspection, metrology, software analytics, and services to chip makers.
2+ YOEBS in Mechanical Engineering required; 2+ years developing/integrating optical machine vision systems; Solidworks and GD&T experience; strong troubleshooting and communication skills; occasional travel.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and digital services.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years experience; process development for optics/display modules; DFM leadership; root-cause failure analysis.
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Global communications providing satellite connectivity and defense solutions.
5+ YOE5+ years mechanical design experience with electronics packaging, SolidWorks, thermal analysis (Ansys/Thermal Desktop/SolidWorks Flow Sim), optics integration, bachelor in mechanical engineering, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance.
SolidWorks, Ansys, Thermal Desktop, SolidWorks Flow Sim, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint