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AI optical specialist

Designs optical systems and tests photonic components. Develops imaging products and integrates photonics systems. Writes reports on research and development.

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Optical specialist · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Develop optical or imaging systems and components.
  2. Design or test photonics systems or components.
  3. Write reports on photonics research or development.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Photonics Engineers” (O*NET 17-2199.07), as O*NET lists them:

  • Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
  • Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
  • Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.

Optical specialist · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • C++
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Python
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits