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  • $136.3k - $231.7k

     ...back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading...  ...QualificationsThe Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is seeking an optical engineer/research scientist to support next-generation optical... 
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    KLA-Tencor

    Milpitas, CA
    2 days ago
  • $130.4k - $211.9k

    SummaryQuEra Computing is pioneering the future of quantum computing technology. We are seeking an Optical Scientist to join our growing team and help create the world's largest and first commercially relevant quantum computing platform. You will work closely with a world... 
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    QuEra Computing

    Boston, MA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Due to EXTENSIVE growth, we are currently looking for folks that share our passion to reveal the invisible! The Principal Optical Scientist serves as both a hands-on technical leader and mentor. This is a true player-coach role: you will personally design and deliver... 
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    GPD Optoelectronics

    Salem, NH
    2 days ago
  • $124.13k - $151.71k

     ...Job Description: Optics Research Scientist Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that... 
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    3M

    Maplewood, MN
    2 days ago
  • $107.9k - $195.05k

    The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking a talented Optical Materials Scientist to support our Emerging Space Systems Division. In this role, you will drive the development of tunable optical metasurfaces designed to enable multi- and hyper-spectral sensing on... 
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    Leidos

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $100k - $180k

     ...invent, build, and rapidly test innovative technologies for observing biological systems. We are looking for a scientist with deep hands-on experience in optics and vibrational spectroscopy to join the team and help turn promising experimental opportunities into... 
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    Seres Therapeutics

    Cambridge, MA
    2 days ago
  •  ...needs, enabling capabilities that are not commercially available.We are seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Scientist with expertise in optical design, microscopy, and functional imaging to join our team. This role bridges the disciplines of science and... 
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    Vertex Pharmaceuticals

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $130.4k - $211.9k

     ...computing technologies by architecting, prototyping and integrating optical subsystems into QuEra’s next-generation quantum computers....  ...group of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to push the boundaries of quantum computing using neutral-atom... 
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    QuEra Computing

    Boston, MA
    2 days ago
  • $80k - $150k

     ...assembling a founding team of neuroscientists, computational scientists, and engineers to build them (hardware, software, and methods)...  ...targeting, power calibration, and closed‑loop stimulation on the all‑optical rig, working with our optics engineering team. Lead... 
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    Astera Institute

    Alameda, CA
    1 day ago
  • $102.65k - $141.15k

     ...accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are...  ...focused technical projects, providing technical guidance to scientists, engineers, and technicians Document and communicate... 
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    Corning

    Corning, NY
    more than 2 months ago
  • $130k - $160k

     ...free-space storage architecture that achieves kilometer-scale optical path lengths in a compact form factor, we sidestep the fundamental...  ..., you'll fit right in. Role Summary The Senior Optical Scientist executes the hands-on R&D work that moves our technology forward... 
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    Photon Queue Inc.

    Lemont, IL
    6 days ago
  • $115k - $155k

    TAE Technologies, Inc is looking for a Scientist of Applied Laser Physics in Lake Forest, California. The role involves managing laser diagnostic...  .... Candidates should have a PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, or Optical Engineering and experience in optical diagnostics or laser... 
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    TAE Technologies, Inc

    Lake Forest, CA
    4 days ago
  • $139k - $180k

     ...processing algorithms and techniques for airborne radar and passive optical systems. MDA fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration,...  ...invite you to join us. The Role: We are looking for a Senior Scientist to develop state-of-the‑art algorithms and techniques for... 
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    Systemstechnologyresearch

    Arlington, VA
    2 days ago
  • $115k - $144k

    Advanced Optical & Photonics R&D Scientist (Finance) Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers who make the things that make the future. That means... 
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    Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in

    Minneapolis, MN
    3 days ago
  • Astera Neuro, part of the Astera Institute, seeks a PhD-level scientist/engineer to read, write, and perturb cognition in the primate brain...  ...optogenetics to causally manipulate working memory. This all-optical program sits within a collaborative, open-science environment... 
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    Astera Institute

    Alameda, CA
    2 days ago
  • Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge, MA seeks a (Senior) Scientist in Optical Technologies to design and test innovative optical and vibrational spectroscopy methods for observing biological systems. You will lead hands-on experiments across instrumentation, biology, and... 

    Flagship Pioneering

    Cambridge, MA
    1 day ago
  • $139k - $180k

    Systemstechnologyresearch is seeking a Senior Scientist in Arlington, Virginia, to develop state-of-the-art algorithms for airborne passive optical systems. This role involves working closely with program leadership and the creation of image processing algorithms for national... 

    Systemstechnologyresearch

    Arlington, VA
    2 days ago
  • $119.54k - $164.37k

     ...Optical Scientist / EngineerDate: Jul 1, 2026Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831Company: CorningRequisition Number: 75192Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space... 
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    Corning Incorporated

    Corning, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...Job Title:  Quantum Optics Scientist (Post-Doc) Location : Hoboken, NJ  Division: Executive Department : R&D About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable... 
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    QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.

    Hoboken, NJ
    28 days ago
  •  ...reliable fusion energy.   This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.   As a Optical Coatings Materials Scientist in the Materials & Process Engineering (M&P) Department, you will work closely with the optical and laser systems teams... 
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    Xcimer Energy

    Denver, CO
    6 days ago
  • $79.2k - $141k

    Bruker in Billerica, MA is seeking an application scientist focused on conducting instrument demonstrations and supporting sales. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in optical metrology and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include measuring customer... 

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    Billerica, MA
    3 days ago
  • KLA in Milpitas is seeking an Optical Engineer/Research Scientist to support next-generation optical system research and development. This exciting role involves working closely with experienced optical engineers to develop capabilities for high-performance optical systems... 

    KLA

    Milpitas, CA
    17 hours ago
  • Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Optical & Photonics R&D Scientist to lead the ideation, design, and prototyping of cutting-edge optical sensing technologies. You will collaborate across teams to translate research into market-ready solutions for aerospace applications... 

    Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in

    Minneapolis, MN
    3 days ago
  • $120k - $159k

     ...improve recording quality and throughput. You report to the Head of Optical Physiology, and work, as needed, with other Mindspan teams (...  ...from them to improve and excel. We are recruiting a team of scientists and engineers who exemplify all these values. What we offer... 
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    University of Georgia- FACS

    Cambridge, MA
    4 days ago
  • Astera Neuro, part of Astera Institute, seeks a PhD-level scientist to read, write, and perturb working memory in mouse cortex at single...  ...perform surgeries, and run holographic optogenetics on the all-optical platform. The role emphasizes end-to-end experimental work, data... 

    Astera Institute

    Alameda, CA
    1 day ago
  • Nova Ltd. is seeking an Application Engineer to develop high-value optical metrology applications for semiconductor manufacturing, engage with customers, and apply robust statistical techniques to optimize results in high-volume fab environments. You will support beta evaluations... 

    Nova Ltd.

    Austin, TX
    1 day ago
  • At Zetta Technologies, our mission is to create the world’s most resilient and sustainable optical communications network. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that will define the next generation of fiber optics. We are... 
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    Zetta Technologies

    Nashville, TN
    2 days ago
  • Optical Scientist position to design and test the transmission behavior and performance of fiber-based technology, including novel optical fiber and fiber-based devices. Primary responsibilities will include:. Interface with advanced designs. and research & development... 

    Engineering-Resource-Group

    Piscataway, NJ
    4 days ago
  • Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking a Quantum Networking Research Physicist to perform advanced quantum optical experiments as part of NIST’s Professional Research Experience Program. The ideal candidate will develop processes compatible with optical... 

    Johns Hopkins University

    Gaithersburg, MD
    17 hours ago
  •  ...Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Gonzalez Lab at UCSF in San Francisco. This role focuses...  ...control complex behaviors in mice and songbirds using advanced optical methods and electrophysiology. The candidate will be... 

    Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

    San Francisco, CA
    17 hours ago