Photonics Engineers

Tasks Include:

• Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
• Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
• Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
• Write reports or research proposals.
• Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
• Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
• Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
• Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
• Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
• Document design processes including objectives, issues, and outcomes.

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