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Photonics Engineer

Course Advisor, Richmond, Virginia, United States,


Example of Photonics Engineer Job : Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.List of Photonics Engineer Job Duties

Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes.Conduct research on new photonics technologies.Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.Skills Required

These are the skills Photonics Engineers say are the most useful in their careers:Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Mathematics : Using mathematics to solve problems.Types of Photonics Engineer

Optical Design EngineerAlgorithm DeveloperElectro-optics EngineerOptical Systems EngineerJob Demand

In the United States, there were 132,500 jobs for Photonics Engineer in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,500 new jobs for Photonics Engineer by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 9,500 job openings in this field each year.Salary Information

The typical yearly salary for Photonics Engineers is somewhere between $50,750 and $155,650. Photonics Engineers who work in

District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia , make the highest salaries.Tools & Technology

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Photonics Engineers:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookPythonAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft VisioThe MathWorks MATLABMicrosoft Visual BasicNational Instruments LabVIEWCWolfram Research MathematicaC#C++Pattern recognition softwareSpectroscopy softwareHow to Become a Photonics Engineer

What education is needed to be a Photonics Engineer?Where Photonics Engineers Are Employed

Photonics Engineers work in various industries.

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