# Photonics Engineers > Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology. - Code: 17-2199.07 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2199) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (19 core and 7 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2199.07 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2199.07.json ## What the work is made of 1. Analyze system performance or operational requirements. Core task · Task 18195 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 2. Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems. Core task · Task 18200 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 3. Develop or test photonic prototypes or models. Core task · Task 18199 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 4. Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components. Core task · Task 18194 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 5. Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production. Core task · Task 18202 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 6. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field. Core task · Task 18205 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 7. Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects. Core task · Task 21055 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 8. Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components. Core task · Task 18196 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 9. Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features. Core task · Task 18198 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 10. Conduct research on new photonics technologies. Core task · Task 18193 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 11. Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems. Core task · Task 18189 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 12. Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes. Core task · Task 21056 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 13. Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics, to achieve increased energy efficiency. Core task · Task 19664 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 14. Train operators, engineers, or other personnel. Core task · Task 18206 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 15. Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links. Core task · Task 18188 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 16. Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices. Core task · Task 18197 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 17. Create or maintain photonic design histories. Core task · Task 18203 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 18. Oversee or provide expertise on manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes. Core task · Task 18204 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 19. Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices. Core task · Task 18192 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 20. Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy. Supplemental task · Task 19665 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 21. Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss. Supplemental task · Task 19663 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 22. Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes. Supplemental task · Task 19666 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 23. Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices. Supplemental task · Task 18191 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 24. Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications. Supplemental task · Task 19662 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 25. Design laser machining equipment for purposes such as high-speed ablation. Supplemental task · Task 18190 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2018 26. Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment. 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