Photonics Engineer Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

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How much does a Photonics Engineer make in Virginia Beach, VA? The average Photonics Engineer salary in Virginia Beach, VA is $72,377 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,626 and $81,098. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

OpenLight - Goleta , CA

We have over 300 patents and our technology has been adopted by companies across multiple industries enabling new possibilities for photonics engineering. Role Description Candidate will be part of ...

LinkedIn - 20 days ago

[Remote] Technical Sales Engineer - (Photonics Req; Competitive Pay)

#twiceasnice Recruiting - Boston , MA

[Remote] Technical Sales Engineer - (Photonics Req; Competitive Pay) Location: Remote - United States Base Salary: $120,000 + annual commission + bonus Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 k w/match ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Firmware Engineer

Bridger Photonics, Inc. - Bozeman , MT

Bridger Photonics, Inc. (Bridger) creates and deploys innovative LiDAR sensors for the Oil & Gas and Industrial Manufacturing industries. Our airborne LiDAR sensors are transforming the way the Oil ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Customer Service Engineer I

Lumibird Photonics USA, Inc. - Bozeman , MT

Salary: $28 - $32 Lumibird Photonics USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex ...

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Sales And Marketing Specialist

Boston-based Photonics Firm - Boston , MA

... photonics products & services * Identify & prioritize key market segments and customer profiles to drive business growth. * Work with Engineering, Product Development & Customer Support teams to ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Key Account Manager (Photonics)

GPD Optoelectronics Corp - Seattle , WA

A strong technical background in photonics, combined with best-in-class customer service will be ... Cross-functional team of sales, engineering & manufacturing are coordinated to deliver high ...

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What does a Photonics Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Photonics Engineer

Develops and presents electrical requirements, concepts, designs, decisions and results to internal management, other organizations, team mates and external customers.

November 24, 2022

Designing photonic devices and test structures to measure and optimize performance (propagation loss, bend loss, tapered waveguide transitions, polarization splitter/rotators, etc.

January 20, 2023

Interacts with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems.

February 01, 2023

Leads the research and analysis of data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.

February 13, 2023

Collaborate closely with manufacturing team to incorporate design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM) at early stages in the design cycle.

March 03, 2023

Hands-on experience with photonic chip testing, test system setup, test procedure, optical test equipment, and precision alignment system and automation.

April 02, 2023

Demonstrated expertise in theoretical or experimental quantum physics, atomic physics, quantum optics or photonics is required.

April 08, 2023

Understanding of requirements for optical packaging including low cost fiber and laser coupling techniques and how they can be supported by the silicon photonics process features and capability.

April 23, 2023

Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the electrical development life cycle.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Photonics Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA

Average Base Salary

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63626

81098

72377

Average Total Cash Compensation

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65047

83844

75099

What is the average salary for Photonics Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Photonics Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Photonics Engineer ranges from $63,626 to $81,098 with the average base salary of $72,377. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,047 to $83,844 with the average total cash compensation of $75,099.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,377	$63,626 - $81,098
Bonus	$2,722	$1,421 - $2,746
Total Pay	$75,099	$65,047 - $83,844

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Photonics Engineer Salary Near Virginia Beach, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,667 - $79,876	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,588 - $79,774	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,667 - $79,876	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,014 - $80,317	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,632 - $79,830	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,014 - $80,317	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 497 square miles (1,290 km2), of which 249 square miles (640 km2) is land and 248 square miles (640 km2) (49.9%) is water. It is the largest city in Virginia by total area and third-largest city land area. The average elevation is 12 feet (3.7 m) above sea level. A major portion of the city drains to the Chesapeake Bay by way of the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries. The city is located at the southeaster...

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