Top 15 Optical engineer Jobs in New Jersey

Sr Optical Engineer
AMETEK, Inc. —Denville, NJ
- $100,000 - $175,000 a year
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Staff Optical Engineer
Onto Innovation —Budd Lake, NJ
- $115,200 - $172,800 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Senior Optical Engineer
Ciena —New Providence, NJ
- $133,100 - $212,500 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Optical Automation Engineer
Molex —Bridgewater, NJ
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Quantum Optical Engineer – LiDAR, Vibrometry, and Entangled Com
QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC. —Hoboken, NJ
- $108,000 - $130,000 a year
- Research
- 3 years
- Master's degree
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Senior Optical Engineer - Optical Solutions
Molex —Bridgewater, NJ
- $150,000 - $190,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Principal Optical Engineer - Optical Solutions
Molex —Bridgewater, NJ
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Optical Transport Engineer
Capgemini —Bridgewater, NJ
- $73,150 - $174,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Optical System Architect
Ciena —New Providence, NJ
- $117,800 - $188,200 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Optical Engineering Manager
Molex —Bridgewater, NJ
- $180,000 - $250,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- 11+ years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Optical Manufacturing Engineering Sr Manager
Coherent Corp. —Budd Lake, NJ
- $130,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Sales Engineer III
HORIBA Instruments —Piscataway, NJ
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Sales Engineer II - Southeast Territory
Horiba Instruments —Piscataway, NJ
- $70,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Sr Optical Engineer

AMETEK, Inc. -
Denville, NJ

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Job Details

$100,000 - $175,000 a year

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

Customer relationship building
Process optimization
Process improvement
Optics
Customer engagement
Design engineering
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Location:

Denville, NJ, US, 07834

Business Unit: Zygo

Posting Date: Jun 26, 2026

Job Description:

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking an Optical Engineer based in Denville, NJ to support optical development for our Special Optics business. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Optical Engineering.

Our Special Optics team is a design, development and manufacturing group located in Denville, New Jersey. As an Optical Engineer, you will execute optical designs per specification to provide state-of-the-art optical solutions to meet the demands of and provide solutions to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create optical designs and conduct tolerance analysis to customers’ specifications and requirements.
Develop analysis tools and procedures for assembly testing processes.
Monitor fabrication and assembly to provide technical guidance, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve processes.
Provide technical support and guidance to our customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering or related discipline.
5+ years of optical engineering experience (lens design and tolerance analysis), working knowledge of opto-mechanics and stray light analysis preferred.
Proficiency with ZEMAX or CODE V and basic programming of macros.
Knowledge of lens characterization methodology and instrumentation; experience with optical metrology tools (interferometry, MTF testing) preferred.
Drives to deliver consistent, high-quality results
Problem-solver who seeks opportunities to improve process
Understands and relates to customers
Organized, contentious and focused
Communicates, influences and collaborates across functions and levels

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo Navitar, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k) and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 100,000

Salary Maximum: 175,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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