Photonics Engineers

The development of light-based information and energy technologies, such as lasers and fiber optics.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
MED
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Physical demands
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Critical decision making

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
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Getting Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Processing Information Know More
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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