Photonics Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,750 - 155,650; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Photonics Engineer who will be responsible for designing and developing technologies associated with light information or energy. Key duties include documenting design processes, researching new technologies, and developing laser-processed solutions. The role requires expertise in critical thinking, effective communication, and various engineering applications. With a growing demand projected at 6.4%, the average salary for this position ranges from $50,750 to $155,650 in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Document photonics system or component design processes.
• Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
• Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.
• Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot laser cutting equipment.
• Determine uses for electro‑optical applications or devices.
• Develop laser‑processed designs, like laser‑cut medical devices.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Mathematics

Job description

Photonics Engineer

This role involves designing and developing technologies that specialize in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

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.

Key Skills

• 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 Engineer
• Algorithm Developer
• Electro‑optics Engineer
• Photonics Engineer
• Optical Systems Engineer

Job Demand

In the United States, there were 132,500 Photonics Engineer jobs in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.4% which is above the national average, with 8,500 new jobs predicted by 2026. The average number of job openings in this field is projected to be 9,500 per year.

Salary

The typical yearly salary for Photonics Engineers ranges from $50,750 to $155,650. Engineers working in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia earn the highest salaries.