Occupation: Photonics Engineers

Photonics Engineers

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

Reported Job Titles (9)

Algorithm Developer
Laser Engineer
Optical Design Engineer
Optical Engineer
Optical Specialist
Optical Systems Engineer
Optoelectronics Engineer
Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
Research Engineer

Core Tasks (19)

Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes.
Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics, to achieve increased energy efficiency.
Train operators, engineers, or other personnel.
Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.
Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.
Create or maintain photonic design histories.
Oversee or provide expertise on manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes.
Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.

Supplemental Tasks (7)

Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy.
Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss.
Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes.
Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.
Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.
Design laser machining equipment for purposes such as high-speed ablation.
Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.