Optical Engineer I Salary in Strasburg, Virginia

Optical Engineer I Salary in Strasburg, VA

How much does an Optical Engineer I make in Strasburg, VA? The average Optical Engineer I salary in Strasburg, VA is $111,691 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $101,037 and $119,938. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $91,337 Strasburg,VA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $101,037 Strasburg,VA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $111,691 Strasburg,VA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $119,938 Strasburg,VA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $127,446 Strasburg,VA April 24, 2024
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Job Description for Optical Engineer I

Optical Engineer I designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Being an Optical Engineer I utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes. Additionally, Optical Engineer I utilizes optical design software and modeling tools such as Zemax and FRED. Requires a bachelor's degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics. Typically reports to a manager. The Optical Engineer I occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Optical Engineer I typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Optical Engineer I in Strasburg, VA
  • SAIC - Chantilly, VA
    Description SAIC is seeking a mid-level/senior Optical Engineer with NRO experience to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services t...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • KBR - Chantilly, VA
    Title. Optical Test Engineer KBR is looking for an Optical Test Engineer. The Optical hardware design and Acquisition experience to assist in the developme...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • MITRE Corporation - Fairfax, VA
    Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life. At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling o...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • SAIC - Chantilly, VA
    Description Join a winning team. SAIC's National Security and Space (NSS) Sector is currently hiring for a customer within the National Reconnaissance Offi...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • SAIC - Chantilly, VA
    Description SAIC is seeking an experienced mid-level Optical System/Test Engineer with technical and practical understanding of electro-optical and laser p...
    - 3 Days Ago

Career Path for Optical Engineer I

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For Optical Engineer I, the upper level is Optical Engineer II and then progresses to Optical Engineer III.

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Optical Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

Optical Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Optical Engineer I, the highest Optical Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Optical Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Optical Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Optical Engineer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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