Salary Breakdown
Photonics Engineers
Average
$80,080
ANNUAL
$38.50
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,060
ANNUAL
$18.30
HOURLY
Mid Level
$75,230
ANNUAL
$36.17
HOURLY
Expert Level
$129,650
ANNUAL
$62.33
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Photonics Engineers
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Top Expected Tasks
Photonics Engineers
01
Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
02
Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
03
Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
04
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
05
Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
06
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
07
Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.
08
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
09
Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
10
Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Photonics Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
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