Optics Jobs

Aurora seeks an experienced Senior Staff Systems Engineer, LiDAR to lead SPAD device characterization, system tradeoffs, validation, and cross-functional integration for production-grade LiDAR systems.

Lead and grow DoDT-focused advanced laser systems efforts at LLNL by driving business development, setting program vision, and directing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact laser projects.

Experienced manufacturing engineer to support optics and opto-mechanical production, improving processes, quality, and delivery at Thorlabs' Newton, NJ facility.

Atom Computing is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Boulder to design and validate precision opto-mechanical systems and lead hands-on assembly for next-generation quantum computers.

ZEISS seeks experienced, travel-ready Field Service Engineer IIs to provide nationwide installation, repair and preventative maintenance for ophthalmic imaging and data-management systems.

Work at a pioneering optical technologies company as an R&D Engineer developing high-power fiber lasers, optical fibers, and advanced component prototypes.

Thorlabs is hiring an Engineering Technician II to support product development, modifications, quality, and manufacturing activities for precision optics and fiber-optic product lines.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a seasoned Director of Photonics Engineering to lead and grow the photonics engineering team delivering laser, optical, and opto-mechanical diagnostic systems for the SPARC program.

Lead the mechanical design and development of precision AR hardware and head-mounted systems for a fast-moving startup driving next-generation training and simulation technology.

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SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for Hardware Test & Automation to build and maintain automation, test infrastructure, and data-analysis tools for Starlink optical payloads in Redmond, WA.

Thorlabs is hiring a Facilities Engineer II in Columbia, SC to perform advanced equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility upgrades that keep production running safely and efficiently.

Intuitive is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer to drive design, testing, and manufacturing readiness for next-generation endoscopes and camera systems used in the da Vinci Surgical System.

Carollo Engineers is hiring a Principal Specialist in OT Cybersecurity to lead cybersecurity design, assessments, and instrumentation & control (I&C) engineering for water and wastewater treatment projects.

Provide field installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for ZEISS semiconductor and FIB-SEM systems while collaborating with factory experts and supporting customers across the U.S. and internationally.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Laser Modeling Physicist to advance and validate laser physics and nonlinear optics models for high-energy laser systems and ICF-relevant architectures.

Kitware seeks a PhD-level Computational Imaging Researcher to advance computational imaging and AI solutions for national security and commercial projects.

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NVIDIA is hiring an experienced Global Commodity Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategies for connectors, cables, and optics in its Boards and Systems supply chain.

Lead ODVT and test automation for PAM4-based and coherent optical transceivers at Arista to validate interoperability for next-generation AI data center networking.

Serve as the senior SI/PI technical lead driving simulation, layout guidance, and measurement validation for 112G–448G optical transceivers and high-density interconnect platforms at Arista.

Senior Optical Process and Manufacturing Engineer needed to develop and qualify scalable assembly and test processes for high-density optical engines and transceiver modules at Arista Networks in Santa Clara.

Carnegie Mellon University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead experimental and computational development of novel nanomaterials and prototypes for thermal management, imaging, and sensing applications.

Thorlabs is hiring an entry-level Engineering Technician in Newton, NJ to support development, manufacturing, testing, and quality activities for precision optics and fiber products.

Lead the design and integration of machine vision hardware and algorithms to enable automated inspection and quality assurance across Medtronic's global manufacturing network.

Lead the sourcing and supply-chain strategy for Crusoe's data center networking hardware, owning negotiations, supplier relationships, and demand-to-delivery architecture.

A 12-week onsite internship at Xcimer Energy in Denver offering hands-on experience designing and building laser-driven inertial fusion hardware and software across multiple engineering and physics disciplines.

Peraton seeks an on-site IT Specialist in Herndon to deliver Tier I–III technical support, cabling/fiber work, and AV/system integration for the TSA Freedom Center.

Work as a co-op in SRI's Center for Advanced Imaging performing electro-optic measurements and basic test automation on camera and sensor systems in Princeton, NJ.

Lead multimillion-dollar long-haul fiber implementation programs at Zayo as a Senior Project Manager, directing project teams from feasibility and permitting through construction, handoff, and operations.

Legacy Devers Eye Institute is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop and apply AO-OCT and AO-fSLO imaging methods for translational vision research in glaucoma and neurodegeneration.

NetImpact is hiring a Senior ServiceNow Program Manager to own end-to-end delivery, governance, and executive engagement for SPM, GRC, and Proven Optics implementations supporting federal customers.

Intuitive is hiring an Optical Engineering Intern in Blacksburg to support the design, testing, and integration of fiber-optic and tissue-imaging sensing technologies for robotic surgical systems.

Unusual Machines is hiring a practical, product-focused Headset Development Engineer to build and launch a U.S. headset factory and lead manufacturing, quality, and verification for next-gen FPV headsets.

ZEISS seeks a technically strong Field Support Engineer I (Refractive) to remotely cover Southern California, performing installations, repairs, preventative maintenance and customer support for refractive medical devices.

Kimley-Horn seeks entry-level Electrical Engineering graduates for an onsite Analyst role in Long Beach focused on MEP, power distribution, renewable energy and ITS support.

Experienced B2B sales leader needed to grow OEM business for Teledyne Acton Optics, focusing on high-value UV optics and coatings opportunities.

Lead the calibration science and process engineering for high-volume thermal-imaging products at Teledyne, coordinating hardware and software teams to drive yield, quality, and manufacturability.

Lead the mechanical design of high-precision robotic axes, end effectors, and subsystems for Atomic Machines' Matter Compiler, bringing hands-on fabrication and precision engineering expertise to an early-stage startup.

Lead EO/IR system architecture, radiometric modeling, and prototype testing to deliver advanced sensor capabilities for defense applications at Anduril's Imaging team.

Senior technical marketing expert needed to lead ecosystem, cost/pricing and competitive analysis while aligning product, BU and field teams to drive adoption of Applied Materials' photonics platforms.

Lead EO/IR system architecture, modeling, and test efforts at Anduril’s Imaging team to deliver high-performance sensing solutions for defense customers.

Lead cross-disciplinary teams at Teledyne in Goleta to define, integrate, and verify state-of-the-art thermal-imaging systems as a Systems Engineer.

Lead mechanical design documentation and PLM workflows for complex electromechanical and optical hardware at a fast-moving defense technology company.

Lead safety risk management and compliance for FAA telecommunications modernization, ensuring resilient, safe communications across NextGen NAS programs.

Provide technical engineering support for submarine interior communication and electrical systems on the VIRGINIA Class program, working as part of an integrated government-industry team at the Washington Navy Yard.

Experienced electro-optical engineer needed to lead sustainment, test, and integration activities for NSGN SLR/VLBI ground systems supporting space programs.

Senior spacecraft systems leader needed to provide technical authority and hands-on engineering leadership for design, testing, and mission assurance at Terran Orbital.

Experienced photonics engineer sought to design, validate, and transfer optical/electronic scientific instruments into production at Thorlabs' Newton, NJ site.

Lead development of photometric display calibration algorithms and on-device tools for Anduril's AR/VR systems, applying deep expertise in C/C++, computer vision, and display metrology to production environments.

MKS Instruments is hiring a Summer Graduate/PhD Intern in Inside Sales Engineering to provide technical sales support, respond to customer inquiries, and work on cross-functional projects focused on photonics, optics, and motion control.

Be a hands-on engineer building and iterating electron-optical subsystems for next-generation small, fast semiconductor fabrication tools in Atomic Semi’s San Francisco lab.