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  • $57.2k - $108.8k

     ...the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead...  ...help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Electro-Optical System Design Department is currently in need of an Electro... 
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    RTX

    Goleta, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Senior Photonics & High-Speed Optical Link Engineer About the Opportunity We are partnering with an innovative photonics company developing advanced integrated optical technologies for next-generation high-speed communications. The company is seeking a hands-on... 
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    Darwin Recruitment

    Santa Barbara, CA
    2 days ago
  • $179k - $230k

     ...Muon seeks a Senior Optical Test Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA developing infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a versatile skill set, comfortable diving into everything from precision optical metrology... 
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    Muon Space, Inc.

    Mountain View, CA
    5 days ago
  • $180k - $225k

     ...Join our fast-paced, passionate team as a Principal Optical Process Engineer . As we scale, you will play a critical role in developing the optical alignment processes and automation that form the foundation of our production systems. This is a highly hands-on engineering... 
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    Monarch Quantum

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Optical Test Engineer at ImpulseAs an Optical Test Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing, procuring, assembling, and operating optomechanical test setups while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft... 
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    Impulse Space

    Redondo Beach, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Optical Test EngineerAt Nexthop AI, we are a team of industry-leading experts with deep experience across silicon design, systems engineering, network operations, and cloud infrastructure. We are building innovative, next-generation solutions to meet the demands of large... 
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    Nexthop AI

    Santa Clara, CA
    3 days ago
  • $86.6k - $181.8k

     ...Optical Test EngineerWork for CACI, rated Fortune World's Most Admired Company -- recognized for the ninth consecutive year in 2026.Work with other highly skilled engineers testing, troubleshooting, and recommending design improvements for Optical Communication Terminals... 
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    CACI International

    Los Gatos, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Optical Test EngineerLocation(s) Fremont, California Company Molex Career Field EngineeringBachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.4+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with... 
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    Koch Industries

    Fremont, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Job Description Work on the test/design of PAM4 optical transceivers for datacenter, AI/ML, and HPC applications Define and implement testing methodology and strategy of optical transceivers to meet customers’ requirements Work cross-functionally with FW/SW, OSA (optical... 
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    Coherent

    Fremont, CA
    2 days ago
  • $175k - $225k

     ...Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Laser & Optical Project Engineer - Photonic Modules. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid... 
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    Monarch Quantum

    San Diego, CA
    3 days ago
  • $135.5k - $275k

     ...Optical Hardware Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA.) Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from... 
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise

    Sunnyvale, CA
    3 days ago
  • $120k - $150k

     ...technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us. Job Summary: Overview Supermicro is seeking a motivated Optical Manufacturing Engineer with 2–4 years of hands-on experience in optical... 
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    Supermicro

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $125k - $155k

     ...to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large. We are looking for an Optical Sensor Engineer to join our Anaheim R&D group and develop innovative optical sensors, components, and subassemblies that support reliable measurement... 
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    Endress+Hauser

    Anaheim, CA
    3 days ago
  • $145k - $175k

    Your Job We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Optical Test Engineer for a visible, full-time role. This position will focus on backend testing, data analysis, failure analysis, and troubleshooting for cutting-edge fiber-optic Optical Circuit Switch (OCS... 
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    Molex

    Fremont, CA
    6 days ago
  • $240k - $300k

     ...of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Optics, ASIC, and Network Fabric owns supplier quality for the networking silicon and interconnect hardware in IREN’s AI data centers... 
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    Iris Energy

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  • $145k - $255k

     ...About Us: nEye.ai, a well-funded optical switch startup, is poised to revolutionize the future of data centers. nEye’s MEMS-based...  ...for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Packaging Design Engineer to lead the development of our next-generation silicon photonics... 
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    nEye Systems, Inc.

    Santa Clara, CA
    3 days ago
  • PsiQuantum in Milpitas, California, seeks a Senior Optical Process Engineer to lead process development and assembly build for R&D and volume deployment in the System Build team. The role spans packaging, processing, and related qualifications, requiring a proactive, collaborative... 

    Entangled Future

    Milpitas, CA
    6 days ago
  • Molex is seeking a Principal Design Quality Engineer to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability of next‑gen optical transceivers. You will partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to drive robust product development and superior field performance.... 

    Molex

    Fremont, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities As a Optical Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for improving products, processes, and components to meet customer and system performance... 
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    Keysight Technologies

    Sacramento, CA
    2 days ago
  • $184.7k - $324.8k

     ...customer experiences, faster than anywhere else. The Product Safety Engineering group within Apple's Product Integrity organization ensures...  ....We are seeking a technically rigorous and collaborative optical safety engineer to serve as the Directly Responsible Individual... 
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    Apple, Inc.

    Cupertino, CA
    2 days ago
  • $188k - $301k

     ...Optical Reliability Sr Staff/Principal Engineer Category: Chip Design Location: San Jose, CA Experience: More than 8 Years Work Expe. Job Description Reliability Strategy & DfR: Partner closely with PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit), component, and assembly... 
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    MediaTek

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  • $188k - $301k

     ...Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Reliability Sr. Staff/Principal Engineer Category: Chip Design Location: San Jose, CA Experience: More than 8 Years Work Expe. Job Description We are seeking a high-caliber Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Reliability Engineer to lead the... 
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    MediaTek

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  • KLA is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive next-generation optical critical dimension metrology systems, from evaluation through manufacturing transfer. You will lead design efforts, test and validate components, and coordinate with global teams to resolve complex... 

    KLA

    Milpitas, CA
    2 days ago
  • SpaceX is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to own free‑space optical system design, validation, and operation for a navigation sensor combining a visible camera and infrared sensing. You will set product vision at the system level, lead optics, detectors, circuit boards... 

    Starlink

    Hawthorne, CA
    2 days ago
  • MKS Instruments, Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to join the Spectra-Physics, Lasers Business Unit. You will design and integrate laser modules and systems with emphasis on performance, cost, and reliability while coordinating with multidisciplinary... 

    MKS Instruments, Inc.

    Milpitas, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...people who produce it, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to make a real impact. About the Role: As an Optical Test Engineer in the Optical Systems department, you will lead measurement and test setup, execution, and lab operations on an optical... 
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    SureFire LLC

    Fountain Valley, CA
    17 days ago
  • $170k - $250k

     ...centric role owning system-level bringup and debug of our electro-optical hardware – a complex system of mixed-signal ASICs, photonic...  ...Required Qualifications ~ BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top research university ~3–6 years of hands-on lab experience... 
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    Lyte AI Inc.

    Sunnyvale, CA
    3 days ago
  • $81.8k - $98.9k

     ...70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected...  ...Position Summary: •    Design, build, test, and analyze optical, optoelectronic, and photonic experiments for quantum communications... 
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    HRL Laboratories

    Malibu, CA
    8 days ago
  • $150k - $200k

     ...new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully...  ...uniquely positions K2 to design, test, and deploy-at-scale ambitious optical payloads in MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space on... 
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    K2 Space Corporation

    Los Angeles, CA
    1 day ago
  • Hyper Photonix Ltd. seeks a hands-on Field Application Engineer to support testing, qualification, and customer integration of high-speed optical transceivers for AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centers. You will manage the test lab, troubleshoot transceivers and... 

    Hyper Photonix Limited

    Sacramento, CA
    4 days ago