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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Picarro, Inc's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 86% of Picarro, Inc's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Picarro, Inc
- high 21 stale, 1 reposted of 36 open
- Hiring momentum
- 38 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Picarro, Inc's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Picarro, Inc.
About this role
As an Optical Engineer at Picarro, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing next-generation spectroscopy platforms and gas measurement products. Your day-to-day tasks will include modeling and testing optical systems, troubleshooting performance issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and manufacturability. You will apply your knowledge of optical physics and modeling tools like Zemax to improve system performance and support prototype builds.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Picarro, Inc as an employer.
What you need
- BS in Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; MS preferred
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in optical engineering, optical instrumentation, spectroscopy systems, fiber optics, laser systems, photonics, or related hardware development
- Strong understanding of optical fundamentals and first principles reasoning
- Practical experience with Zemax OpticStudio or equivalent optical design tools
- Hands-on experience aligning, testing, and troubleshooting optical assemblies
- Working knowledge of fiber coupling, Gaussian beam optics, and optical tolerancing
Nice to have
- Experience with CRDS, laser-based spectroscopy, or precision optical sensing systems
- Experience specifying, evaluating, or qualifying optical coatings
- Experience with optical suppliers and qualification plans
- Experience with optical metrology and environmental stability testing
- Experience with data analysis or automation using Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
What you get
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
- Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- 401K
Worth weighing
- Onsite position in Santa Clara, CA
- Base salary range of $120K to $140K, with total compensation including bonus and equity
- Role involves hands-on work and collaboration in a fast-paced environment
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Listed by Picarro, Inc on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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