Top 51 optical engineer Jobs in el segundo, ca

Senior Optical Engineer
Raytheon —El Segundo, CA
- $95,500 - $181,700 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Optical Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
Boeing —El Segundo, CA
- $121,000 - $260,000 a year
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Optical Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $129,000 - $193,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Travel
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Principal Optical Engineer
Raytheon —El Segundo, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $110,400 - $193,500 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Optical Coatings Material Scientist
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $117,300 - $226,900 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Optical Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $105,000 - $145,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Optical System Engineer
Matter Intelligence —El Segundo, CA
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Optical Engineering Manager
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $147,600 - $221,400 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
2026 Optical Coatings Material Scientist
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Optical Systems Engineer (mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems
Boeing —El Segundo, CA
- $99,000 - $215,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Sr. Optical Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $135,000 - $195,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Data analysis skills
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Associate Director – Electro-Optical Engineering
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $185,100 - $277,600 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- System design
- 11+ years
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Surface and Interfacial Scientist – Thin Films & Optical Coatings
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $100,300 - $150,400 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Software Integration & Test Engineer
Mesh Optical Technologies —Gardena, CA
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance
Manufacturing Engineer, Precision Optics
Opdo —Los Angeles, CA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Manufacturing Specialist
Mesh Optical —Gardena, CA
- $34 - $48 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Electrical experience
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Senior Principal Optical Designer Engineer
Raytheon —El Segundo, CA
- $145,600 - $276,800 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Optical Test Engineer
Mesh Optical Technologies —Gardena, CA
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- C++
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance
Optical Networking Engineer
Mesh Optical Technologies —Gardena, CA
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance

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Senior Optical Engineer

Raytheon -
El Segundo, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,500 - $181,700 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

CAD software

Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and

defense.

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks an Optical Engineer willing to apply their interest, training, and knowledge to optical design, analysis, assembly, integration, and test. Our Space Optics Department develops optical imaging telescopes, spectrometers, sensors, and special test equipment. We own all aspects of the optical design to field innovative sensor solutions that meet the mission needs.

What You Will Do

Optical design and tolerancing, optics requirement generation and procurement, creating alignment and test plans, and hands-on assembly, integration, and test.
Optical design and analysis with Zemax, CodeV, FRED, and/or Matlab.
Optical requirements derivation and drawing generation.
Procurement of custom optics and supplier oversight.
Hands-on assembly and alignment of optical sensors in cleanrooms.
Optical testing and troubleshooting in lab and field environments.
Work in both a collaborative environment and as an individual contributor with minimal supervision, depending on the needs of the project.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with optical design/analysis and CAD software.
Experience with optical alignment and measurement equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with optical design in Zemax or CodeV.
Experience performing straylight analysis in FRED.
Experience fabricating optics and coatings.
Experience building and aligning optical assemblies.
Experience designing opto-mechanical hardware in CREO.
Advanced degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics.

What We Offer

A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety.
Relocation assistance available.

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Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
This position requires onsite work in El Segundo, CA: Welcome to Raytheon in El Segundo, CA

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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optical engineer jobs in el segundo, ca

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