Top 40 Optical engineer Jobs in Colorado

Senior Optical Transport Engineer
Experis —Denver, CO
- Contract
- Customer service
- Senior level
- 10 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Optical Systems Engineer
Arete —Longmont, CO
- $95,000 - $177,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Principal Optical Hardware Engineer
BAE Systems Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $118,095 - $200,762 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
21h
Principal Optical Engineer - Airborne Payloads
BAE Systems Inc. —Westminster, CO
- $118,095 - $200,762 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- System design
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
9h
Senior Optical Engineer
Assn of Univ for Res in Astronomy, Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $134,000 - $169,000 a year
- 7 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Lead Optical Process Engineer - 673
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $164,000 - $205,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Engineer I – Test - Optical RF Payload
BAE Systems Inc. —Broomfield, CO
- $64,926 - $110,374 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Bachelor of Science
- Laboratory experience
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
13d
Senior Optical Engineer
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy —Boulder, CO
- $134,000 - $169,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Optical Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Optical Engineer, Core Systems
Hach —Loveland, CO
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Optical Comms
CesiumAstro —Westminster, CO
- $133,908 - $160,991 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
5d
Optical Systems Engineer
Arete Associates —Niwot, CO
- $95,000 - $177,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Senior Optical Engineer - Stray Light
Xcimer Energy —Denver, CO
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Senior Optical Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Engineer Senior Principal - Optical - Focal Plane Systems
BAE Systems Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $132,962 - $226,035 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Electro-Optical Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Louisville, CO
- $65,300 - $115,230 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Optical Transport Senior Engineer
Capgemini —Denver, CO
- $41.61 - $65.01 an hour
- Contract
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- 10 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
Network Engineer, Optical Deployment
Meta —Denver, CO
- $135,000 - $191,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 3 years
7d
Principal Optical Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $160,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Staff Electro-Optical Engineer
nLIGHT —Longmont, CO
- $130,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
1d

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Senior Optical Transport Engineer

Experis -
Denver, CO

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Job Details

Contract
6 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Telecommunications network troubleshooting
DWDM
Customer service
Technical documentation
Fiber optic network
Equipment troubleshooting
Optics
Networking equipment (troubleshooting support)
Technical troubleshooting support

Full Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Optical Transport Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Optical Transport Engineer, you will be part of the network engineering department supporting optical transport and DWDM network operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Senior Optical Transport Engineer

Location: Denver, CO (preferred) or Mt. Laurel, NJ

What's the Job?

Perform end-to-end feasibility studies and path design for backbone wavelength services, including route selection, regeneration requirements, optical amplification, and reach validation.
Engineer optical spectrum across the complete path, including wavelength assignment, fixed-grid and flex-grid alignment, and spectrum utilization to maximize backbone efficiency while preserving future capacity.
Provision end-to-end wavelength services across a multi-vendor optical network, configuring and turning up services on Nokia and Ciena transport platforms.
Perform complete validation of wavelength services before customer handoff, including optical power verification, performance testing, and error-free burn-in.
Diagnose optical impairments, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate with field operations, network teams, and vendor support to resolve faults efficiently.

What's Needed?

10+ years of hands-on experience engineering, provisioning, or supporting DWDM and optical transport networks in a carrier or large-scale service provider environment.
Strong understanding of optical transport technologies, including DWDM, ROADM architectures, wavelength planning, optical amplification, OSNR, dispersion, and optical power budgets.
Hands-on experience provisioning and troubleshooting services on optical transport equipment from major vendors, with the ability to work across multiple vendor platforms.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot end-to-end circuits across multiple network segments while isolating faults within complex multi-vendor environments.
Excellent documentation skills and the ability to work directly with customers, operations teams, field personnel, and vendor support organizations throughout the service delivery process.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical transport networks with leading industry vendors.
Engage in challenging projects that enhance your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Collaborate with a diverse and innovative team committed to excellence.
Potential for career growth within a dynamic organization.
Work in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional development.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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