Laser Optics Support

Technologist
Jace Wilson
11/21/23
Education needed for this career
● Bachelor’s degree in physics or optics
Special Training and Skills needed for this Career:
● Degree or experience in engineering
● Experience in research development in a laboratory setting
Types of Employers that hire in this area:
Sandia National Labs

Air Force STEM

Average Salaries Earned:
$40k-$60k a year on average

An entry level position would yield about $45k a year.

Typical Duties and Nature of Work:
● Conduct research into industry problems and develop possible solutions.
● Develop computerized blueprints and models for optical instruments.
● Test prototypes and iterations to ensure function and performance.
● Use various raw materials and tools to build final devices.
Physics Concepts Applied in this Career:
Photons and Electro-Magnetic Waves

Absorption, Spontaneous Emission, and Stimulated Emission

Inverse Population, Light Amplification, and Active Medium

Long Term Outlook for Career Growth:
The workforce is going to be in the field for a long time because there is still much
to be discovered in the field of lasers. The field would need this occupation to grow
in order to bring new science to light.
 Works Cited:
Indeed. “FAQ: What Does an Optical Scientist Do?” Indeed, 2023,

www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-does-optical-scientist-do. Accessed 21 Nov. 2023.

Laboratories, Sandia National. “Laser/Optics Lab Support Technologist @ Sandia National Laboratories.” JobzMall,

www.jobzmall.com/sandia-national-laboratories/job/laser-optics-lab-support-technologist?utm_campaign=google_jobs_appl

y&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2023.

“Laser Physics Basics.” American Laser Study Club, www.americanlaserstudyclub.org/laser-physics-basics/.