Optical Engineer Salary in Newark, New Jersey

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How much does an Optical Engineer make in Newark, NJ? The average Optical Engineer salary in Newark, NJ is $62,226 as of January 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $55,609 and $71,681. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$49,585	Newark,NJ	January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$55,609	Newark,NJ	January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$62,226	Newark,NJ	January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$71,681	Newark,NJ	January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Optical Engineer Salary	$80,289	Newark,NJ	January 01, 2025

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Optical Sensing, Hardware Data Analysis Engineer for a Global Consumer Device Company

OSI Engineering - Cupertino , CA

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Process Engineering to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions. Deliver ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Optical Validation Engineer

PsiQuantum - Palo Alto , CA

The Optical validation engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of methods and techniques to validate a broad range of optical subsystem at different stages, from prototype ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Optical Packaging Engineer

The Photonics Group - Hayward , CA

Currently looking for an Optical Packaging Engineer for a company located in the Bay Area, San Francisco. Experience with optical assembly performance evaluation, PICs, optical components and system ...

LinkedIn - 16 days ago

Director of Optical Systems Engineering

Advanced Technology Search - San Jose , CA

They are looking for a Director of Optical Systems , who will be focused on design and development of Optical Transceivers, which their chip products are integrated into. This person will interface ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Senior/Staff Optical Systems Engineer

Triton Medical Robotics - Burlingame , CA

Senior/Staff Optical Systems Engineer POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a Senior/Staff Optical Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in designing, verifying, and ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Application Engineer - Automated Optical Inspection Systems

Omron Automation - Hoffman Estates , IL

Application Engineer - Automated Optical Inspection Systems Omron Inspection Systems Division is looking for an energetic Application Engineer based at our Americas headquarters in Hoffman Estates ...

LinkedIn - 37 days ago

What does an Optical Engineer do?

Optical Engineer in Boston, MA

Hands-on experience with creating and executing test protocols, analyzing test results and quickly recommending prototype design iterations to optimize system optical performance.

November 28, 2022

Documents and tests new and existing parts, assemblies, and procedures to evaluate performance, patient safety, facilitate manufacturing, and satisfy various regulatory requirements.

January 14, 2023

Optical Engineer in Chicago, IL

Provides multi-discipline support to production and service by resolving technical issues related to optical parts and sub-systems.

December 28, 2022

Communicatse engineering information across teams and departments to facilitate successful completion of large-scale projects.

May 17, 2023

Optical Engineer in New York, NY

Participates in execution and analysis of facts and trends of the product categories, competitive product entries and consumer usage and attitudes.

January 28, 2023

Develops and maintains procedures, test fixtures, specifications, and train manufacturing, service, suppliers, and other engineers on optics build, alignment and test processes.

March 30, 2023

Builds and tests of prototype optical systems and works closely together with the hardware and software teams to integrate this in the full system prototype.

May 07, 2023

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optical Engineer in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Optical Engineer ranges from $55,609 to $71,681 with the average base salary of $62,226. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,713 to $71,909 with the average total cash compensation of $62,386.

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About Newark, New Jersey Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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