Top 44 Optical engineer Jobs in Thornton Co

Optical Transport Engineer
Experis —Denver, CO
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Leadership
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)
Infleqtion —Boulder, CO
- $130,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Optical Engineer 1 - Spectral Test & Analysis
BAE Systems Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $64,926 - $110,374 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Optical Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)
Infleqtion —Louisville, CO
- $155,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Senior Optical Engineer
Assn of Univ for Res in Astronomy, Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $134,000 - $169,000 a year
- 7 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Optical Payload Engineer
Tomorrow.io —Golden, CO
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Data analysis skills
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Staff Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)
Infleqtion —Louisville, CO
- $175,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Research
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Optical Coatings Materials Scientist
Xcimer Energy —Denver, CO
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Enterprise Optical Engineer
Advanced Thin Films, Inc. —Longmont, CO
- $124,000 - $186,000 a year
- Online Application
- Data analysis skills
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Senior EO/IR Optical Engineer - Level V
Arcfield —Louisville, CO
- $149,675.71 - $260,257.02 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mechanical Engineer for Photonics and Optical Metrology - 832
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $89,000 - $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Laser/Optical Simulation Engineer
Xcimer Energy —Denver, CO
- $175,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Principal Optical Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $160,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Optical Payload Engineer
General Atomics —Longmont, CO
- $105,890 - $189,545 a year
- Extended hours
- 7 years
- Engineering
- System design
- Relocation assistance
Electro-Optical Engineer
York Space Systems —Greenwood Village, CO
- $85,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Optical Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Manufacturing Principal Engineer – Optical
BAE Systems Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $118,095 - $200,762 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Optical Engineer - Stray Light
Xcimer Energy —Denver, CO
- $160,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Electro-Optical Technician
nLIGHT —Longmont, CO
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays

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Optical Transport Engineer

Experis -
Denver, CO

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Job Details

Contract

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Telecommunications network troubleshooting
DWDM
Telecommunications network device configuration
Customer communication
Technical documentation
Fiber optic network
Equipment troubleshooting
Network infrastructure
Optics
Vendor communication
Networking equipment (troubleshooting support)
Technical troubleshooting support

Full Job Description

Our client, is seeking a dedicated Optical Transport Engineer to join their dynamic team. As an Optical Transport Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Network Operations Department supporting the backbone and metro optical networks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Optical Transport Engineer

Location:Denver, CO (preferred) or Mt. Laurel, NJ

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

Perform end-to-end feasibility studies and path design for backbone wavelength services, including route selection, regeneration requirements, optical amplification, and reach validation.
Engineer optical spectrum across the complete path, including wavelength assignment, fixed-grid and flex-grid alignment, and spectrum utilization to maximize backbone efficiency while preserving future capacity.
Provision end-to-end wavelength services across a multi-vendor optical network, configuring and turning up services on Nokia and Ciena platforms.
Perform comprehensive validation of wavelength services before customer handoff, including optical power verification, performance testing, and error analysis.
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across multi-vendor optical networks, coordinating with field operations, network teams, and vendor support to resolve faults efficiently.

What's Needed?

3 to 5 years of hands-on experience engineering, provisioning, or supporting DWDM and optical transport networks in a carrier or large-scale service provider environment.
Strong understanding of optical transport technologies, including DWDM, ROADM architectures, wavelength planning, optical amplification, OSNR, dispersion, and optical power budgets.
Hands-on experience provisioning and troubleshooting services on optical transport equipment from major vendors, with the ability to work across multiple vendor platforms.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot end-to-end circuits across multiple network segments while isolating faults within complex multi-vendor environments.
Excellent documentation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with customers, operations teams, field personnel, and vendor support organizations throughout the service delivery process.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical transport networks supporting large-scale infrastructure.
Engagement with a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Chance to develop and enhance your technical skills in a fast-growing industry.
Potential for immediate start with ongoing professional growth opportunities.
Work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay

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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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optical engineer jobs in thornton co

Optical Transport Engineer

Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Optical Engineer 1 - Spectral Test & Analysis

Optical Engineer

Senior Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Senior Optical Engineer

Optical Payload Engineer

Staff Optical Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Optical Coatings Materials Scientist

Enterprise Optical Engineer

Senior EO/IR Optical Engineer - Level V

Mechanical Engineer for Photonics and Optical Metrology - 832

Laser/Optical Simulation Engineer

Principal Optical Engineer

Lead Optical Payload Engineer

Electro-Optical Engineer

Senior Optical Engineer

Manufacturing Principal Engineer – Optical

Senior Optical Engineer - Stray Light

Electro-Optical Technician

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