Top 44 Optical engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Sr Technical Manager, Space Hardware (Space Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)
L3Harris Technologies —Wilmington, MA
- $146,000 - $271,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
14d
Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers) - Hybrid
Cisco Systems —Maynard, MA
- $128,200 - $210,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Assembly
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Optical Engineer
Teradyne —North Reading, MA
- $111,300 - $178,200 a year
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Manufacturing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Scientist, Optical Engineer - MA
L3Harris Technologies —Wilmington, MA
- $161,500 - $300,500 a year
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lead, Optical Engineer - MA
L3Harris Technologies —Wilmington, MA
- $135,000 - $250,500 a year
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Optical Engineer
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. —Cambridge, MA
- $82,300 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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Principal Optical Engineer
QuEra Computing, Inc. —Boston, MA
- $151,200 - $236,250 a year
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Doctor of Philosophy
Optical Engineer
Optikos Corporation —Wakefield, MA
- $80,000 - $105,000 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Principal Optical Engineer
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. —Cambridge, MA
- $95,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Math
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2d
Optical Test Engineer
INFOSYS NOVA HOLDINGS LLC —North Reading, MA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Assembly
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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Electro-optical
Anduril Industries —Boston, MA
- $143,000 - $190,000 a year
- Email
- System design
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
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6d
Optical Engineer Senior
The MITRE Corporation —Bedford, MA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Staff Optical Engineer
Optikos Corporation —Wakefield, MA
- $130,000 - $165,000 a year
- Management
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Optical Systems Engineer
Teradyne —North Reading, MA
- $111,300 - $178,200 a year
- Research
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal Mechanical Engineer- Precision & Optical Systems
Optikos Corporation —Wakefield, MA
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Office
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Optical Payload Manufacturing Engineer
General Atomics —Acton, MA
- $98,100 - $171,398 a year
- Extended hours
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
Optical/Electronics Engineer-Associate Staff
MIT Lincoln Laboratory —Lexington, MA
- $116,400 - $182,200 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead, Optical Engineering
L3Harris Technologies —Wilmington, MA
- $135,000 - $250,500 a year
- 7 years
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Associate Staff - Straylight Analysis (Optical Engineering Group)
MIT Lincoln Laboratory —Lexington, MA
- $116,400 - $182,200 a year
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Chief Engineer Optical Space Payloads
General Atomics —Acton, MA
- $140,940 - $252,293 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills

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Sr Technical Manager, Space Hardware (Space Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)

L3Harris Technologies -
Wilmington, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$146,000 - $271,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Project engineering
3D modeling software
Engineering development testing
Project management experience in manufacturing
3D modeling for product design
Schedule management
Managing design projects
Managing engineering teams
Engineering project budget management
Design engineering
Managing projects
Budgeting
Project risk management
Mechanical knowledge
Structural analysis
Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr Technical Manager, Space Hardware (Space Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)

Job Code: 36579

Job Location: Wilmington, MA or Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Sign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus of up to $50K may be included as part of an offer package for this level

Job Description:

Join L3Harris Space Systems and help shape the future of space innovation. In this role, you’ll lead the hardware development of advanced space-based ISR and remote sensing technologies that support critical government, civil, and commercial missions. As a Technical Manager, you’ll guide a high-performing engineering team in creating sophisticated opto-mechanical space systems and precision mechanisms that operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact—combining technical leadership with team development to bring complex space payload solutions from early concept through design, build, and launch. We’re looking for a strong mechanical engineering leader who thrives on solving challenging problems, driving innovation, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the design of high-precision spaceflight hardware, including opto-mechanical structures, mechanisms, tooling, and fixtures
Provide technical leadership across requirements, concept development, design trades, detailed design, analysis, documentation, integration, and test
Guide and mentor engineers, allocate resources, improve processes, and support strategic planning
Lead technical reviews, present designs to customers and reviewers, and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Support manufacturing and production with tooling, fixturing, test equipment, and shop aids
Contribute to proposals, estimates, schedules, and engineering change activities
Manage hiring, employee development, performance, and team engagement
Ensure projects meet customer commitments for cost, schedule, and technical performance
Position will require some travel (less than 10%)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 12+ years of relevant experience, or graduate degree and 10+ years, or 16+ years of related experience without a degree
Professional experience in mechanical design for military developmental programs
Professional experience leading engineering functional teams through design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery, and launch
Professional experience in guiding/incorporating thermal or structural modeling and design methods, tools and results into a mechanical design
Professional experience in 3D computer aided design tools
Professional experience with project management including budget, schedule, and risk management
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Active security clearance is desired
Experience with optical systems
Experience with space structures, mechanisms, and high-reliability hardware
Familiarity with the 3D CAD tool CREO
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis,
Experience executing root cause analyses and corrective action plans
Experience executing within quality systems such as AS9100
Experience with developmental programs within the Space industry

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $146,000.00 - $271,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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optical engineer jobs in massachusetts

Sr Technical Manager, Space Hardware (Space Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)

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