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What is a laser systems engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a laser systems engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $47.69 an hour? That's $99,191 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 30,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLaser Systems EngineerUS Average
Salary
7.6

Avg. Salary $99,191

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.5

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 10.50%

Black or African American 3.55%

Hispanic or Latino 8.68%

Unknown 3.78%

White 73.33%

Gender

female 7.41%

male 92.59%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
7.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a laser systems engineer

  1. Explore laser systems engineer education requirements

    Most common laser systems engineer degrees

    Bachelor's

    65.4 %

    Master's

    19.2 %

    Doctorate

    7.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific laser systems engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    LabVIEW34.69%
    Engineering Support20.91%
    MATLAB20.64%
    BOM12.67%
    UV11.09%
  3. Complete relevant laser systems engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New laser systems engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a laser systems engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real laser systems engineer resumes.
  4. Research laser systems engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in delivering uniquely complex high -energy laser hardware for integration onto the ABL airframe.
    • Accomplish responsibility to configure, administer and support new infrastructure solutions on Microsoft platforms to meet enterprise level requirements.
    • Programme user software (LabView + Matlab).
    • Provide training on CO2 cutting and YAG laser marking systems to customers onsite and in the field.
  5. Apply for laser systems engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a laser systems engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average laser systems engineer salary

The average laser systems engineer salary in the United States is $99,191 per year or $48 per hour. Laser systems engineer salaries range between $70,000 and $138,000 per year.

Average laser systems engineer salary
$99,191 Yearly
$47.69 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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