Optical Engineer
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Insight Global seeks an Optical Systems Engineer to support the development and design of advanced electro-optical systems for sensor and seeker test environments. The role spans optical design and analysis, hardware integration, laboratory testing, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Zemax OpticStudio, visible and infrared optical systems, opto-mechanical design, and developing and testing complex lens and mirror assemblies.
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Job Description
Insight Global is looking for an Optical Systems Engineer to support the development and design of advanced electro-optical systems used in sensor and seeker test environments. This individual will work across optical design, analysis, hardware integration, laboratory testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation.
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with Zemax OpticStudio, visible and infrared optical systems, opto-mechanical design, and the development and testing of complex lens and mirror assemblies.
Skills and Requirements
-Bachelors Degree within Optical Engineering or related field -5-10 years if experience with optical design and development -Optical design software - specially Zemax OpticStudio -Background with visible infrared wavelengths -CAD Design experience - experience with mechanical and optical design implementation -DoD experience and understanding of MIL Standards
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 434 open Optical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$115–201K/yr384 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 434 open Optical Engineer jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Optical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (377 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 264 of the 434 open Optical Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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