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Photonics Engineer

Photonics Engineer

  • Innovate with light to revolutionize communication and energy solutions.
  • Drive advancements in technology with impactful optical and imaging systems.
  • Explore the cutting-edge world of lasers and fiber optics.
💰 Earn $99K-$165K
📚 Bachelor Degree
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Overview

Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Median Earnings

$128,620 in California
$111,970 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
  • Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
  • Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
  • Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
  • Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Job security

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Photonics Engineer

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