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Senior optical engineers design and build devices which manipulate light by applying knowledge of optics which includes design of optical instruments such as lenses, microscopes and telescopes. Additionally, engineers in this field are also responsible for evaluating new technology, tools, materials, costs, design methods, developing fiber optic communication systems, optical disc systems etc.

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Avg Pay: $145K
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3.9 years
$156K
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5.88 years
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  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Physics
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,568Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,179Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Physics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,255Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor Of Philosophy (ph.d.) In Optical Sciences
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    Avg. Duration:66 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,600Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Physics
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    Avg. Duration:53 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,379Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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