Photonics Engineers
O*NET-SOC 17-2199.07 · interest code IRC
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Investigative — figuring things out — research, analysis, diagnosis, theory — then Realistic and Conventional.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.