A professional who conducts research and plans development and design of gas and solid state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices. Responsibilities include:

• Designs electronic circuitry and optical components with specific characteristics to fit within specified mechanical limits and to perform according to specifications.
• Designs suitable mounts for optics and power supply systems.
• Incorporates methods for maintenance and repair of components and designs, and develops test instrumentation and test procedures.
• Confers with engineering and technical personnel regarding fabrication and testing of prototype systems, and modifies design as required.
• May conduct application analysis to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other use for electro-optical devices.
• May assist with development of manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes.