Is being a photonics engineer a good fit for you?
Designs technology that uses light, such as lasers and fibre optic cables.
What the work involves
- Analyses how well a system performs and what it needs to do.
- Develops light-based and imaging systems, such as cameras and optical parts.
- Builds and tests prototypes and models of light-based devices.
- Designs, assembles and tests light-based systems and parts.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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