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Optical Research Officer

Conduct advanced analysis of complex optical phenomena to develop innovative applications in alignment with industry regulations and budget constraints.

60 000 – 150 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Master's degree
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Moderate
Employability
2-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Moderate
Employability
2-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
60 000 – 80 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
80 000 – 110 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
110 000 – 150 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is typically through graduate education and internships in research labs.

Candidates from related fields may retrain with focused optics coursework.

Training — United States

Optical Research Officers generally hold a master's degree in optical engineering or physics, with strong foundations in optics and photonics.

Advanced degrees enhance research capabilities.

The job market — United States

The job market includes research institutions, manufacturing firms, and defense contractors.

Demand is steady with growth in photonics applications.

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