Photonics Engineers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
2. 02Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
3. 03Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
4. 04Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
5. 05Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
6. 06Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
7. 07Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.
8. 08Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
9. 09Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
10. 10Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
11. 11Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
12. 12Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.

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