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AC
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Optical Engineer
Atom Computing Boulder, CO, USA
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking an Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to drive their build out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly. Job Requirements Lead cross-functional partnerships with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities Define system architecture and make critical strategic decisions for balancing competing requirements. Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level Evaluate...
NS
Jan 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Optical Engineer
National Solar Observatory Boulder, CO, USA
The Senior Optical Engineer for ngGONG plays a central role in shaping the optical performance of the National Solar Observatory's Next-Generation Global Oscillation Network Group (ngGONG). This international initiative is currently in the design phase and will modernize NSO's global network of ground-based solar observatories, enabling continuous, high-quality observations that advance solar physics and space weather research. As ngGONG moves through critical design milestones, strong optical leadership is essential. The Senior Optical Engineer leads the design, analysis, and integration of telescope and instrument optical systems, ensuring they meet demanding scientific requirements while remaining manufacturable, alignable, and cost-effective. This role directly influences the scientific capability, reliability, and long-term success of the observatory as it transitions from design into construction and commissioning. The ngGONG project is currently funded for a three-year...
AU
Jan 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Optical Engineer
AURA Boulder, CO, USA
The Senior Optical Engineer for ngGONG plays a central role in shaping the optical performance of the National Solar Observatory's Next-Generation Global Oscillation Network Group (ngGONG). This international initiative is currently in the design phase and will modernize NSO's global network of ground-based solar observatories, enabling continuous, high-quality observations that advance solar physics and space weather research. As ngGONG moves through critical design milestones, strong optical leadership is essential. The Senior Optical Engineer leads the design, analysis, and integration of telescope and instrument optical systems, ensuring they meet demanding scientific requirements while remaining manufacturable, alignable, and cost-effective. This role directly influences the scientific capability, reliability, and long-term success of the observatory as it transitions from design into construction and commissioning. The ngGONG project is currently funded for a three-year...
AC
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Optical Engineer - Lens Designer
Atom Computing Boulder, CO, USA
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer specializing in Lens Design to create custom, high-performance optical systems from the ground up. In this role, you will own the complete optical design lifecycle-from initial concept and ray-tracing to tolerancing, finalizing optical prescriptions, and working directly with fabrication vendors to bring custom lenses for our quantum computer to life. Job Requirements Design, build, and test lens assemblies and systems for fiber collimation, laser delivery, imaging systems. Research and develop novel lens and mirror systems for laser delivery and imaging systems. Perform deep analysis on aberration correction,...
EL
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Engineer, Supplier Quality
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Irvine, CA, USA
Please note that this is an onsite role, and the successful candidate will be expected to work from our corporate Irvine, CA campus. Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient's life. Our Quality teams help shape the development of groundbreaking technologies to ensure each stage of our innovation process is held to the highest standards of integrity and safety. You'll bring your passion for problem solving and partner with various teams to influence decision-making for a product's entire lifecycle. Your work will involve you optimizing product development to impact patients around the world with pioneering technology. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key role on critical projects within the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit. This position is cross-functional in nature and requires strong collaboration and partnership with R&D, Design Assurance, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Development Engineering...
AS
Mar 13, 2026
Contractor
Senior Materials Engineer
Apex Systems Seattle, WA, USA
Senior Materials Engineer - Data Center Liquid Cooling & Materials On-site in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, or Herndon, VA 1-year contract (potential for extension) Team Overview The Data Center Engineering team for our Seattle-based technology client is looking for a Materials Engineer to join a team that is focused on advancing materials, processes, and standards that enable reliable, cost-effective production of high-performance liquid-cooled data center systems.You'llpartner closely with mechanical, chemical, electrical, and field engineering teams, as well as external suppliers and labs, to improve cooling performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership across global deployments. Key Responsibilities Coolant Ownership & Standards • Serve as the technical owner for liquid coolants-defining andmaintainingspecifications for base fluids, additives, andwettedmaterials, including contaminant limits and compatibility criteria. • Build and drive a...
LL
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Nuclear Facility Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
$175,530 - $267,060 yearly
LLNL Livermore, CA, USA
Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. Job Description We are seeking a Nuclear Facility Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to provide engineering design solutions for new construction, upgrades to facility mechanical systems (i.e., ventilation, fire suppression, compressed gas, chillers, boilers), and modifications to conventional office and laboratory facilities. You will apply advanced technical knowledge in mechanical...
LL
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Nuclear Facility Senior Electrical Project Engineer
$175,530 - $267,060 yearly
LLNL Livermore, CA, USA
Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place. We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission. Job Description We have an opening for a Nuclear Facility Senior Electrical Project Engineer to provide engineering support for new construction, upgrades to electrical facility systems, and modifications to laboratory facilities. You will participate in new and ongoing projects with technical responsibilities including design, development, fabrication, integration, testing and fielding of facility projects and...
LL
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Nuclear Facility Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
$9,775 monthly
LLNL Livermore, CA, USA
Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. Job Description We are seeking a Nuclear Facility Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to provide engineering design solutions for new construction, upgrades to facility mechanical systems (i.e., ventilation, fire suppression, compressed gas, chillers, boilers), and modifications to conventional office and laboratory facilities. You will apply advanced technical knowledge in mechanical engineering...
LA
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Target Fabrication Post Bachelor Engineer
Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM, USA
Description Job Title Target Fabrication Post Bachelor Engineer Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name MST-7/Engineered Materials Minimum Salary Maximum Salary What You Will Do You will work independently and as a member of the Target Fabrication and Engineering Team in the Engineered Materials Group, MST-7. As a member of a team of skilled professionals your primarily responsible will be for the engineering, design, and development of target fabrication technologies. Work will include daily guidance meetings to prioritize development tasks and work independently to push development on metrology or robotic handling needs. Some work will include miscellaneous development projects appointed by Senior Engineers. Post Bachelor Engineer: Be assigned development tasks to research and investigate, writing a report CAD design of assigned projects to help engineers Routine Assembly Operations What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Working...
NI
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineering Manager
NIRSense Inc Morrisville, NC, USA
Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager Location: Morrisville, NC (On-Site) Anticipated Start Date: ASAP About the Company: NIRSense is a cardiology company focused on developing world-leading non-invasive medical devices. Our tools measure oxygenation changes in the body 10x deeper than typical pulse oximetry and track the electrophysiological activity of muscles and the brain. We are a growing team of technology developers seeking candidates interested in helping advance our capabilities for a wide range of interested stakeholders who are driven to transform the way humans understand and interact with their own health. Job Summary: NIRSense is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to work alongside and manage our growing mechanical and manufacturing engineering team in its Morrisville, NC office. This engineering manager will lead a broad set of development objectives for NIRSense's many customers, focused on the realization and repeatable production of NIRSense...
IV
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Crystal Growth Engineer, Sr
II-VI Aerospace & Defense Mount Olive, NJ, USA
Job Description We are seeking a Senior Crystal Growth Engineer with strong experience in oxide crystal growth using the Czochralski technique to lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of crystal growth processes and equipment. This role combines deep process expertise with leadership in the design, specification, documentation, and sourcing of new crystal growth equipment, supporting both development and production needs. Key Responsibilities - Lead the crystal growth process development. - Develop and optimize growth recipes including melt chemistry, thermal gradients, motion control, atmosphere control, and diameter control. - Drive continuous improvement in crystal quality, yield, and reproducibility. - Provide technical leadership in the design, specification, and procurement of new crystal growth equipment. - Define raw material specifications (purity, morphology, trace impurities) and acceptance criteria. - Create and maintain engineering drawings,...
QE
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 065QE
Quartus Engineering San Diego, CA, USA
About Quartus Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value. About Applied Photonics Sector Applied Photonics is a business unit within Quartus that focuses on the practical application of the science and technology of light. Our teams develop innovative products as well as custom optical and metrology solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Our expertise spans precision metrology, robotics, machine vision, semiconductor and emerging photonic technologies including quantum optics. Typical development cycles begin with defining customer objectives,...
MT
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Photonics Design Engineer, Senior/Principal
$98,000 - $170,000 yearly
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Hamilton Township, NJ, USA
Company Overview: MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. See our site to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business. MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our...
CC
Mar 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Fiber Coupling Engineer
Ciena Corporation New Providence, NJ, USA
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. This role is intended to be on-site in New Providence, NJ 4-5 days/week. Ciena's xPO Micro-Optics Team is driving the future of high-speed connectivity by developing advanced micro-optic solutions that directly enable scalable, high-performance optical interconnects. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative design, modeling, and hands-on development efforts that translate directly into Ciena products, shaping next-generation optical technologies. How you will make an impact: Lead micro-optic design and modeling initiatives that support high-volume manufacturing requirements. Develop and...
ET
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Fabrication Process Engineer
Excelitas Technologies Boulder, CO, USA
Location: Boulder, CO, US, 80301 Job Function: Operations - Engineering Job Country: United States Job City: Boulder Job Type: Regular Full Time ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. We are presently seeking a Senior Fabrication Process Engineer who will sustain and improve fabrication processes for the successful execution of production optics manufacturing. Main Responsibilities Serve as a technical subject matter expert for...
PM
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Particle Measuring Systems Niwot, CO, USA
Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism , innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries. Title Associate Manufacturing Engineer Department Manufacturing Engineering Location Niwot, CO (100% on-site) Reports To Manufacturing Engineering Manager About Us Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. We're a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live. Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the...
PS
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer
$109,300 - $191,000 yearly
Penn State University State College, PA, USA
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for talented and motivated Mechanical Engineers to join the High Performance Materials and Processing Department (HPMP) of the Applied Research Laboratory...
E8
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Systems Mechanical Engineer
Elumn8 Medical, Inc. Campbell, CA, USA
Overview The Systems Mechanical Engineer conceptualizes, designs, assembles and tests new and innovative products as a primary team member on the R&D project team. Responsible for organizing highly complex activities in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects involving the integration of electrical, optical and mechanical system or subsystems and thermal management. The position also requires the team member to have operational working knowledge and know-how in design controls, risk management, human factor engineering, compliance to medical device safety standards, as well as participation in preclinical & clinical development including regulatory support. Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with Company personnel to brainstorm product development design input Lead project in designing and integrating human interface devices (capital equipment) with a focus on user experience, clinical usability and compliance....
NS
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Opto Mechanical Engineer I
National Solar Observatory Boulder, CO, USA
The Opto-Mechanical Engineer I plays a key role in turning the Next-Generation Global Observing Network Group (ngGONG) project's scientific goals into reliable, high-precision hardware. By supporting the design and implementation of opto-mechanical components and assemblies, this position helps ensure that telescope and instrumentation systems achieve the alignment, stability, and performance required for high-quality solar observations. Working closely with senior engineers, technicians, and cross-disciplinary teams, the Opto-Mechanical Engineer I contributes to designs that are not only precise, but also practical to build, operate, and maintain over the long term. This role directly supports the success of ngGONG by strengthening the foundation of engineering excellence that enables groundbreaking solar science. The ngGONG project is currently funded for a three-year design phase, with the potential for additional funding contingent upon selection to advance into construction....
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