Top 36 Optical engineer Jobs in Manhattan Beach, Ca

Optical Payload Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Redondo Beach, CA
- $91,800 - $137,600 a year
- Overtime
- Computer science
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Electro-Optical Engineer (All levels)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $150,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Principal Optical Payload Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Redondo Beach, CA
- $142,200 - $213,400 a year
- Overtime
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
6d
Optical Test Engineer II
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $115,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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
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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
Optical Engineer
Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- $85,000 - $115,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Paid time off
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Principal Engineer Optical
Northrop Grumman —Redondo Beach, CA
- $125,300 - $187,900 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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2026 Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $90,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
2d
GNC Engineer (Optical Systems)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $125,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
K2 Space —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Linux
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Optical Test Specialist
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $135,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Optical Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $129,000 - $249,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Travel
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Staff Optical Engineer
Inversion —Playa Vista, CA
- $161,000 - $221,000 a year
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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Optical Systems Engineer
K2 Space —Los Angeles, CA
- $110,000 - $280,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Research
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Senior Mechanisms Engineer, Optical
K2 Space —Los Angeles, CA
- $140,000 - $175,000 a year
- 5 years
- Laboratory experience
- Computer skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health 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
Senior Electrical Engineer
Optical Zonu Corp. —Van Nuys, CA
- $100,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Firmware Software Engineer
Optical Zonu Corp. —Van Nuys, CA
- $100,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- System design
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Principal Infrared Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Leonardo DRS —Cypress, CA
- $142,230 - $220,813 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account

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Optical Payload Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman -
Redondo Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$91,800 - $137,600 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Engineering development testing
Team leadership
System testing
Radio frequency (RF) testing

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Optical Payload Systems Engineer to join our team in Redondo Beach, California.

This role focuses on advancing space systems through comprehensive systems engineering efforts. The Optical Payload Systems Engineer will contribute to architecture trade studies, system design analysis, and performance modeling through advanced simulations. In this capacity, you will define and manage requirements, develop segment interfaces, and leverage cutting-edge technologies in optical sensing, communications, directed energy, RF systems, digital hardware, and microelectronics.

Key responsibilities span the complete product development lifecycle, including:

Supporting new business acquisition and IRAD/technology development initiatives.
Defining system architectures, conducting trade studies, and developing specifications.
Allocating and validating requirements and contributing to payload performance analysis.
Designing modeling and simulation tools for system-level performance evaluation.
Leading payload hardware development for space and ground systems integration.
Managing subcontractor performance, hardware manufacturing, and integration processes.

By joining this team, you’ll play a critical role in delivering advanced integrated hardware and software systems that enable missions spanning Earth and beyond. If you have the pioneering spirit and technical expertise to develop groundbreaking systems, we invite you to help define the future of space exploration and innovation.

This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) along with acquiring and maintaining customer and/or business funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Essential experience in one or more of the following areas:

Overhead Infrared (OPIR) system
Electro-Optics
Sensor design
Remote sensing
High energy laser systems
Lasercom systems
Spacecraft system design
Image processing
RF and digital hardware design
Signal detection and estimation
Control Systems
Structures/Dynamics

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline
Possesses strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience designing, integrating, testing and operating optical and/or RF systems
Must have active DoD Top Secret AND the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
Experience with remote sensing, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), communications or directed energy
Candidates have completed relevant coursework in optics, control systems, remote sensing, lasercom and/or DSP
Experience with baseband and EO/IR sensors, high energy lasers, and/or remote sensing applications
Active TS with SCI clearance at time of application.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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