Optical Engineer Salaries in California

Participation in design reviews of optical, mechanical and electrical systems. 0-3 years professional experience in engineering or a related field.

$85,000 - $115,000 a year

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Bachelor's degree in physics, optics, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.

$110,000 - $280,000 a year

Demonstrated ability to own electrical or optical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team.

$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Ideal candidates will be able to contribute in areas of secondary responsibility, such as structural or thermal simulation, manufacturing engineering,…

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and providing technical leadership through design reviews, feasibility assessments, cost evaluations, and data-driven…

$175,000 - $195,000 a year

5+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, laser technology, controller development, electromechanical mechanisms, or electrical/mechanical…

$140,000 - $175,000 a year