Optical Engineer jobs
There are 30 open Optical Engineer roles on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday. Typical pay runs $135k to $200k.
Updated 2026-10-25. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.
8 of these Optical Engineer roles were posted in the last 30 days.
Pay on these live postings runs about $135k to $200k, across 19 roles that list a range.
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- Senior Staff Optical EngineerMarvell · Santa Clara, CAAbout Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across…11 days ago
- Sr. Optical Engineer (Starshield)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$140,000 – $230,00012 days ago
- Optical EngineerIntuitive · Blacksburg, VA, United StatesPrimary Function of Position: We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Optical Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of…17 days ago
- Optical EngineerXcimer · Denver, COXcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to…19 days ago
- Optical EngineerLLNL · Livermore, CA, United StatesWe have multiple openings for experienced Optical Engineers. You will support optical systems design, modeling, analysis, and engineering for complex…$146,340 – $222,56419 days ago
- Sr. Optical EngineerObservable Space · Los Angeles, CAAbout Observable Space At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated…19 days ago
- Optical Engineer, Data Center EngineeringSpaceXSI · Southaven, MS; Memphis, TNSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…22 days ago
- Senior Optical Engineer, Design & ArchitectureAnduril Industries · Waltham, Massachusetts, United StatesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By…$166,000 – $220,00025 days ago
- Principal Optical EngineerAtomcomputing · Boulder, COAt Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented…1 month ago
- Optical EngineerK2 Space · Los Angeles, CAK2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed…$110,000 – $200,0001 month ago
- Sr. Optical EngineerTrident Consulting Inc · Burlington, MA, United StatesRole: Sr. Optical Engineer Location: Burlington, MA – Onsite Type: Contract Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Rate: $56.97 /hr…$56.97 – $71.20/hr1 month ago
- Optical EngineerMatter Intelligence · El SegundoOptical Engineer About Matter Intelligence Welcome to Matter, where we are building the future of vision AI: pairing a world-first sensor that sees…1 month ago
- Optical EngineerProlific Machines · Emeryville, CaliforniaProlific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our first-of-its-kind optogenetic platform delivers unprecedented control…1 month ago
- Optical Engineer (Associate)Boeing · Albuquerque, NMOptical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) seeks an…$91,800 – $124,2001 month ago
- Principal Optical Engineer (Starfall)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$190,000 – $285,0002 months ago
- Optical Engineer (Starfall)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$135,000 – $170,0002 months ago
- Sr. Optical Engineer (Starfall)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$165,000 – $230,0002 months ago
- Optical Engineer (Starshield)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$105,000 – $140,0002 months ago
- Optical Engineer, Precision InstrumentationAstera · AlamedaCompany Overview Astera Neuro seeks to understand and engineer consciousness. We believe consciousness is the process by which the brain builds a…2 months ago
- Optical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)SpaceX · Redmond, WASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not…$105,000 – $145,0002 months ago
- Principal Optical EngineerQuEra Computing, Inc. · Boston, MA, USAPrincipal Optical Engineer The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Principal Optical Engineer to serve…$180,000 – $220,0003 months ago
- Optical EngineerMaterion · Westford, MAAt Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Materion is seeking an Optical Engineer to join our rapidly…$77,200 – $101,3254 months ago
- Optical EngineerAero · El Segundo, CAThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical…$129,000 – $249,6004 months ago
- Senior Optical EngineerMuon Space · Mountain View, CAAbout the role Muon seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to act as a technical lead on our team in Mountain View, CA or Remote, developing infrared remote…$171,000 – $218,0004 months ago
- Senior Optical Engineer - Stray LightXcimer · Denver, COXcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to…5 months ago
- Staff Optical EngineerInversion · Playa Vista, California, United StatesAdvanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable…$161,000 – $221,0006 months ago
- Senior Optical EngineerQuEra Computing, Inc. · Boston, MA, USASenior Optical Engineer The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Senior Optical Engineer to serve as a…8 months ago
- Optical Engineer Level 4Monarch Quantum · San Diego, CaliforniaJoin our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Optical Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the…$150,000 – $200,00010 months ago
- Optical Engineer Level 2Monarch Quantum · San Diego, CaliforniaJoin our fast-paced and passionate team as an Optical Engineer 2. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground…$100,000 – $150,00010 months ago
- Optical EngineerNeuralink · Austin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout Neuralink: We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the…$86,000 – $143,00019 months ago
Optical Engineer pay distribution
10th
$108k
25th
$125k
Median
$175k
75th
$193k
90th
$200k
Base salary only (excludes equity and bonus), across 19 recent Optical Engineer postings that disclose pay.
Common questions
How many Optical Engineer jobs are open?
There are 30 open Optical Engineer roles on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday.
How much does a Optical Engineer earn?
The median Optical Engineer salary is $135k to $200k per year, based on 19 live postings that list a range.
How often are Optical Engineer jobs updated?
Daily. Linora reads roles straight from company career pages and drops listings that close, so the Optical Engineer jobs shown are current rather than reposted or expired.
Companies hiring Optical Engineers now
SpaceX6QuEra Computing, Inc.2Monarch Quantum2Xcimer2Astera1Marvell1Atomcomputing1Prolific Machines1
Where Optical Engineer jobs are
Los Angeles Metro9San Francisco Bay Area6Boston Metro4Denver Metro3San Diego Metro2Seattle Metro1