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Photonics Engineers

SOC 17-2199.07

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

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Mathematics

3.6

Active Learning

3.6

Science

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.8

Mathematics

4.6

Physics

4.6

Computers and Electronics

4.2

Design

4.0

English Language

3.3

Mechanical

3.1

Telecommunications

2.7

Key Tasks

1Analyze system performance or operational requirements.

2Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.

3Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.

4Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.

5Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.

Also Known As

Algorithm Developer Electro-optical Engineer Electro-optics Engineer Fiber Optics Engineer Laser Engineer Laser Systems Engineer Optical Design Engineer Optical Engineer Optical Engineering Manager Optical Specialist