Career Wiring

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.

Realistic5.8
Investigative5.9
Artistic2.7
Social1.4
Enterprising1.7
Conventional4.1

Preparation typically needed

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.

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