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...Principal Optical Engineer Boston, MA USA The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Principal Optical Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor to the company's mission of building state-of-the-art, manufacturable...SuggestedWork experience placementLocal area$170k - $215k
...Principal Optical Engineer Location: On-site (Santa Monica, CA) Compensation: $170,000 - $215,000 base + competitive equity Type: Full-time About the Role A cutting-edge technology startup in the augmented reality (AR) space is seeking a highly experienced...SuggestedFull time$185k - $225k
...on a mission to connect the world through light. Our Wireless Optical Communication (WOC) technology uses beams of light to deliver high... ...to billions. We’re a small, world-class team of scientists and engineers passionate about solving hard, high-impact problems. Join us as...SuggestedFull timeContract workRemote work- NewsNowGh is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to design, develop, and deploy innovative optical systems. This role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and hands-on engagement with advanced technologies. You will be responsible for the full product...SuggestedRelocationVisa sponsorship
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...actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PRINCIPAL OPTICAL NETWORK ENGINEER (STARLINK GROUND NETWORK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy...SuggestedPermanent employmentTemporary workInternshipWork at officeWorldwideMonday to FridayWeekend work$220k - $290k
About Us: nEye.ai, a well-funded optical switch startup, is poised to revolutionize the future of data centers. nEye... ..., and scalability. Job Overview nEye is seeking a Principal Silicon Photonics Layout Engineer to actively lead the company’s design and tapeout of complex...Suggested$160k - $240k
Overview Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Photonics Systems Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our... ..., and experimental validation. Collaborate closely with optical, electronic, firmware, and mechanical engineers. Provide...SuggestedFull timeLocal areaFlexible hours$139k - $231k
...opportunity for someone like you to join our innovative product development engineering team as a Principal Laser Engineer. In this position, you will build prototypes and contribute to the optical design of free-space and fiber-based laser systems. You will work...SuggestedVisa sponsorshipWork visaRelocation package$200k - $260k
...Ayar Labs in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Principal Laser Controls Engineer to define and drive the control architecture for their advanced laser-based optical modules. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and at least 12 years...Suggested- United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Principal Optical Network Engineer to develop innovative optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of experience in optical network...Suggested
- ...light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to... ...Directed Energy & Advanced Lasers Segment, is seeking a Senior Principal Laser Engineer to support the development of High Energy...SuggestedFor subcontractor
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Taara Connect, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer to design and validate optical assemblies for wireless optical communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical engineering, particularly in using Zemax/OpticStudio, lens design, and...Suggested$85k - $146k
## Principal Silicon Photonics Integration EngineerApplylocations: USA - New York - Maltatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob... ...** Requires a technical (University) degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing or a related discipline plus the...SuggestedLocal area$130k - $180k
...energy. Diamond Foundry is looking for a Senior Laser Process Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and optimization of... ...functionally with teams of mechanical, electrical, automation, optical, software, and system engineers to improve and deploy these technologies...SuggestedLocal areaFlexible hours$159.78k - $296.74k
Principal InP Laser Development Engineer United States (Hybrid) Prerequisite experience should include 1 or more areas Design of InP lasers for transmitter... ...following areas is required Design and simulation of optical waveguides, coupling lasers to fibers Simulation of...SuggestedFull timeRelocation$150k - $180k
...using zero-emission energy. Diamond Foundry is seeking a Principal Laser Process Engineer to oversee the deployment and optimization of high-power... ...-functional teams of mechanical, electrical, automation, optical, software, and systems engineers to improve and deploy these...Local areaFlexible hours- Sr. Principal Photonic Process Integration Engineer Fremont, CA, United States (Hybrid) Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the primary technical liaison between Coherent and external silicon photonics, silicon CMOS, and advanced packaging foundry...Work at office
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A technology company based in San Diego seeks a Senior Principal Project Engineer to lead development projects from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have an advanced engineering degree and at least 18 years of relevant experience, particularly in a startup or technology...- Job Description Design and develop optical systems for head-up display applications utilizing advanced optical simulation and modeling... ...criteria and quality standards Coordinate with mechanical engineering and product teams to ensure proper integration of optical components...
- ...die chiplet interconnect fabric purpose‑built for AI infrastructure at hyperscale. As we extend NuLink into optical domains, we are seeking a Chief Optical Engineer — an agile, deeply technical optical expert who bridges real‑world photonic behavior and production‑grade...
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Role Overview Director of Optical Engineering - Denver, CO - Full‑time, On‑site. Leads the Optical Engineering department responsible for the design, development, qualification and commissioning of state‑of‑the‑art UV laser optical systems for laser‑driven inertial fusion...Permanent employmentFull timeTemporary workFlexible hours- ...chiplet interconnect fabric purpose-built for AI infrastructure at hyperscale. As we extend NuLink into optical domains, we are seeking a Director Optical Engineering (DOE) to lead optical engineering execution at Eliyan, owning the hands‑on integration of external...
- ...space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space... ...some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. PRINCIPAL OPTICAL ENGINEER Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division solves mission-...Permanent employmentLocal area
- ...realistic power and integration limits. Our systems are engineered for deployment in real networks — not theoretical... ...the advancement and broader adoption of coherent optical technologies. About the Role As Principal Optical Systems Engineer, you will perform...Full time
- ...thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities Design Engineering Software (DES) is a global, multi‑business‑unit organization... ...electronic and physical systems. One of these business units, Optical Design Engineering (ODE), focuses on industry‑leading optical...
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Director of Laser Engineering - Denver, CO (Engineering - Laser Engineering / Full-Time / On-site) Responsibilities Lead the Laser Engineering... ...‑level performance analysis. Partner cross‑functionally with optics engineering, optomechanical engineering, pulsed power,...Permanent employmentFull timeTemporary workPart timeFixed term contractLocal areaFlexible hours- Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking a Chief Engineer for Mission Payloads (Optical Systems) to work in Wilmington, MA. The role involves leading the systems engineering process for space-based payload systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in...Relocation package
- Xcimer Energy Inc. in Denver, CO, is seeking a Director of Optical Engineering to lead the design and development of advanced optical systems for inertial fusion. In this full-time, onsite role, you will build and manage a high-performing team to ensure the successful execution...Full time
- Xcimer-Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Director of Optical Engineering to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced UV laser optical systems for inertial fusion. This is a full-time, onsite position that requires extensive experience in optical engineering...Full timeFlexible hours
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Xcimer Energy Inc. is seeking a Director of Laser Engineering to lead the development and scaling of advanced laser systems for our next-generation fusion energy platform. This role involves defining technical direction, mentoring staff, and overseeing integration, testing...


