Top 10 optical engineer Jobs in new jersey

Optical Engineer
Attalon, Inc. —Warren, NJ
- $65,000 - $126,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Power tools
- On-the-job training
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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
MTS Optical Engineer
AMETEK, Inc. —Denville, NJ
- $100,000 - $175,000 a year
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers)
Cisco Systems —Holmdel, NJ
- $128,200 - $210,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- 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 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
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
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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Quantum Optical Engineer – LiDAR, Vibrometry, and Entangled Com
QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC. —Hoboken, NJ
- Research
- 3 years
- Master's degree
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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

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QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC. —Cranbury, NJ
Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, development, and testing of advanced…
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MTS Optical Engineer
AMETEK, Inc. —Denville, NJ
5+ years of optical engineering experience (lens design and tolerance analysis), working knowledge of opto-mechanics and stray light analysis preferred.
$100,000 - $175,000 a year
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Optical Engineer

Attalon, Inc.
Warren, NJ

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Full-time
$65,000 - $126,000 a year

Benefits

On-the-job training

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Interpreting technical drawings
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Microsoft Teams
Power tools
Technical troubleshooting support
Hand tools

Full Job Description

Attalon / Location Overview

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in lasers and precision optics. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

Job Details

Attalon is seeking an Optical Engineer to be part of a small, multi-discipline team of engineers as they develop high-tech laser systems for aerospace applications. This engineer will play a wide range of support roles, helping assemble and align lasers, splice optic fibers, set up measurement apparatus and character laser performance. A strong acumen and desire to spend time in the lab working with equipment is necessary. On-the-job training will be available to broaden skillsets. Variable entry levels are available based on the applicant’s experience and skillset.

Responsibilities

Assembly & Fabrication: Perform assembly, repair, and testing of electrical, fiber optic, bulk optic, and opto-mechanical assemblies for lab experiments, prototypes, and customer deliverables, following detailed work instructions. This includes soldering, cable harness fabrication, and fiber optic splicing.
Build Prototype Systems: Build and modify prototypes based on engineering specifications.
Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct functional testing of electrical and optical/fiber assemblies using various test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, beam profilers, and signal generators. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with assistance from designers, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Write test procedures and document test results accurately and thoroughly. Assist engineers in performing experiments and collecting measurement data.
Support R&D Labs: Assist engineers with setting up experiments and assembling test fixtures. Coordinate receiving of material and maintain inventory of components and supplies. Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Fiber Optics, or a related technical field, with 1-2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hands-On Skills: Experience working in a lab with high-tech equipment. Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, beam profilers, or signal generators. Experience with hand tools and basic power tools. Strong attention to detail.
Technical Know-How: Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
Attitude: Enthusiastic attitude. Willing to put in effort to meet schedule deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Technology, Fiber Optics, or a related technical field, with 2-4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Test-set development: Able to program in LabView to build test sets for data collection.
Fiber-optic experience: Experience assembling and splicing optical fiber and fiber-coupled components.
Electronics experience: Ability to interpret electrical schematics. Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics. Strong soldering skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

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Senior Optical Engineer - Optical Solutions

MTS Optical Engineer

Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers)

Optical Engineering Manager

Optical System Architect

Principal Optical Engineer - Optical Solutions

Sales Engineer II - Southeast Territory

Quantum Optical Engineer – LiDAR, Vibrometry, and Entangled Com

Optical Manufacturing Engineering Sr Manager

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