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Principal Fiber Optical Gyroscope Engineer - based in Sydney, Australia

Advanced Navigation Washington Full-time
Photonics AI Robotics Fiber Optic Gyroscopes Navigation Technology Electro-Optical Systems
Advanced Navigation is the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications. Founded on a culture of research and discover...
$120,000 - $160,000
per year

Quantum Optics Engineer

HRL Laboratories Malibu, CA Full-time
Engineering Data Analysis Photonics Optical Systems Quantum Optics
Essential Duties:Perform critical engineering and R&D under the supervision of staff scientists for next generation quantum photonic/electronic devices and/or deployable optical payloads. Design,...
$96,800 - $118,600
per year

Technical Support Manager

Thorlabs No location specified Full-time
Engineering Customer service Management Technical Support Photonics
Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to impro...
$111,670 - $154,000
per year

RF Photonics - Postdoctoral Researcher

LLNL Livermore, CA, USA Full-time
Engineering Research optics Photonics RF Electronics Postdoc
Company DescriptionJoin 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 Livermo...
$117,900 - $135,060
per year

Staff Design Engineer - Integrated Photonics

IonQ College Park, Maryland, United States Full-time
Design Engineering Simulation Integrated Circuits Quantum Computing Photonics Device Characterization
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to u...
$123,191 - $161,289
per year

Director Program Manager

Voyant Photonics No location specified Full-time
Engineering Program Manager Hardware Cross-functional LiDAR Photonics
About Voyant PhotonicsVoyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City,  is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your ha...
$120,000 - $160,000
per year

Business Development Manager II

Thorlabs No location specified Full-time
business development Sales B2B Sales Market Growth Photonics
Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to impro...
$120,000 - $150,000
per year

Head of Manufacturing Operations and NPI

HyperLight No location specified Full-time
supply chain Manufacturing Operations NPI semiconductor Photonics
HyperLight is at forefront in commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical compone...
$150,000 - $200,000
per year

The Photonics Job Market in 2025

Explore our curated selection of 8 Photonics opportunities, primarily in Full-time roles.

Salary Insights

Market Average $119,945/year
Salary Range $96,800 - $200,000/year

* Salary range indicates varying levels of experience and responsibility

Employment Landscape

Full-time

Leading Employers

Thorlabs 2 openings
HyperLight 1 opening
Voyant Photonics 1 opening
IonQ 1 opening
LLNL 1 opening

Complementary Skills

Professionals in Photonics often work with these related technologies:

Customer service (2668) Sales (2235) Data Analysis (1435) business development (919) Engineering (681)

Career Outlook

While Photonics positions are more specialized, they offer unique opportunities for professionals looking to make an impact.

With competitive salaries averaging $119,945 per year, Photonics professionals are well-compensated for their expertise.

Why Choose Photonics?

  • High demand across 5+ companies
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Clear career progression paths

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