This role pays less than
87%
of similar roles. Most pay
$145,000–$214,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$125k
versus about
$180k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes Company is a leading global energy technology company, co-headquartered in Houston, Texas, and London, UK, providing integrated oilfield services, equipment, and industrial technology to clients in over 120 countries.
Baker Hughes currently has
11 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$85,750–$159,235
across 6 roles with salary data.
R&D Optical Engineer will join the engineering team to design and develop optical systems from ideation through implementation. The role involves managing lens design, optical packaging, prototyping, and validation activities while ensuring components are manufacturable and meet performance expectations. Key responsibilities include performing technical analyses such as alignment methods, lens selection, modulation transfer function analysis, and field of view optimization. The candidate will also support new product introduction activities, collaborate with suppliers to optimize designs for cost and production consistency, and contribute to innovation efforts and patent development. Required skills include proficiency in optical design software like Code V or Zemax, experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, and a background in optics, physics, or engineering. This role focuses on developing high-performance products within the non-destructive testing industry.
Optical Engineering
Photonics
Laser Communication Systems
Zemax
Python
C++
MATLAB
Linux
Opto-mechanical Design
Fiber Optics
FPGA
Ethernet
SERDES
I2C
SPI
Signal Integrity
Precision Metrology