optical-systems jobs in San Diego

As a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer, you will lead the design, optimization, verification, and testing of advanced electronic systems including digital, analog, RF, optical circuits, FPGAs, and DSP systems. You will conduct complex simulations and analyses, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and drive manufacturing innovation for cutting-edge semiconductor products.…See more The role requires 6+ years of hardware engineering experience (or 5+ with a master's degree, or 4+ with a PhD), with preferred expertise in circuit/logic design, schematic capture tools, measurement instruments, and technical leadership.

Lead small to mid-sized aerospace engineering projects from conception through completion, serving as primary client contact and managing scope, schedule, and budget. Oversee project staffing, cost tracking, supplier/subcontractor relationships, and technical issue resolution while mentoring junior engineers and fostering collaborative team environments.…See more Participate in proposal writing, establish technical approaches aligned with budget and schedule constraints, and may contribute directly to engineering tasks such as design, analysis, hardware build, or test. Drive continuous improvement in program management processes and methodologies.

Engineering Manager leading an electrical engineering design team at General Atomics, responsible for technical leadership, electrical architecture design, circuit analysis, and managing engineering talent. The role requires expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, power systems, digital/analog/RF/optical hardware, and experience guiding designs from development through production.…See more Requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance and 11+ years of progressively complex electrical engineering experience.

Engineering Manager leading a power electronics and systems design team at General Atomics, responsible for technical strategy, resource allocation, team development, and customer liaison on DoD contracts. The role requires deep expertise in power electronics (analog/digital circuit design), power systems, and embedded controls, with hands-on involvement in design-through-production cycles and DoD technical review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).…See more Must demonstrate strong project and people management skills, navigate complex technical and contractual issues, and serve as the primary technical point of contact for senior external stakeholders.

Engineering Manager responsible for leading EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnect System) design efforts for aerospace and space systems. The role requires managing technical teams, conducting engineering analyses, coordinating solution development and deployment, and serving as a prime technical contact with external stakeholders.…See more Requires 9+ years of progressively complex engineering experience, deep expertise in cable and harness design for high-reliability applications, proficiency with ECAD/MCAD tools, and familiarity with DoD technical review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).

Senior Staff Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing complex electronic systems including digital/analog/RF/optical circuits, FPGAs, DSP systems, and mechanical/packaging solutions. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, conducting advanced simulations and analyses, evaluating manufacturing solutions, and mentoring junior engineers on cutting-edge semiconductor and hardware projects.…See more Requires 6+ years of hardware engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and preferred expertise in circuit/logic design validation, schematic capture tools, RF measurement instruments, and technical leadership.

As an Integration & Test Engineer, you will lead assembly, alignment, and test efforts for high-performance optical systems in aerospace applications, including electro-optical payloads for spaceborne, airborne, and ground systems. You will develop AI&T procedures and documentation, select and develop test equipment and custom tooling, execute technical oversight on programs, and collaborate with design and cross-functional teams.…See more The role requires 6+ years of experience in integration and testing of optical systems, AI&T documentation development, GSE design, GD&T, CAD/CAE, optical alignment techniques, and environmental testing (vibration, TVAC).