Senior Principal Optical Engineer Hybrid/Remote
Coherent
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Remote · Saxonburg, PA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced optics leader to drive design, simulation, and integration across fiber optics and Si‑Photonics domains. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to advance products from prototyping to high‑volume production. The...