Optics test technician vs cryptological technician

The differences between optics test technicians and cryptological technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both an optics test technician and a cryptological technician. Additionally, an optics test technician has an average salary of $47,494, which is higher than the $47,215 average annual salary of a cryptological technician.

The top three skills for an optics test technician include optical test, test equipment and RF. The most important skills for a cryptological technician are corrective maintenance, electronic equipment, and CTT.

Optics test technician vs cryptological technician overview

	Optics Test Technician	Cryptological Technician
Yearly salary	$47,494	$47,215
Hourly rate	$22.83	$22.70
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	35,869	24,839
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Optics test technician vs cryptological technician salary

Optics test technicians and cryptological technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Optics Test Technician	Cryptological Technician
Average salary	$47,494	$47,215
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $68,000	Between $30,000 And $74,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between optics test technician and cryptological technician education

There are a few differences between an optics test technician and a cryptological technician in terms of educational background:

	Optics Test Technician	Cryptological Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Optics test technician vs cryptological technician demographics

Here are the differences between optics test technicians' and cryptological technicians' demographics:

	Optics Test Technician	Cryptological Technician
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 71.0% Female, 29.0%	Male, 73.6% Female, 26.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between optics test technician and cryptological technician duties and responsibilities

Optics test technician example responsibilities.

Install and manage windows applications for the user, maintain servers and manage help desk operations.
Assemble bottom end and strip, cleaver, splicing fiber and modify PCB.
Record data, test incoming PCB and modules, rework, upgrade, and configure optic modules.
Maintain records for all testing and calibration in accordance with good manufacturing practices (GMP), and ISO standards.
Test, troubleshoot analog and digital microprocessor circuits to component level, update production to meet current revision requirements.
Test, troubleshoot analog and digital microprocessor circuits to component level, update production to meet current revision requirements.

Cryptological technician example responsibilities.

Manage project for full distribution of new PCs.
Accomplish the procurement of PC supplies from NSA in Frankfurt, Germany.
Perform signal analysis on various types of radio communications while accomplishing classify NSA assist tasks.
Perform validations and calibrations on fisher Roc 107 800 and 827 rtu mvs equipment.
Repair, calibration, maintenance of H2O, H2S, O2 and total sulfur analyzers.
Gain critical knowledge in AGA, API, and GPA measurement standards while working directly under the measurement supervisor.

Optics test technician vs cryptological technician skills

Common optics test technician skills

Optical Test, 12%
Test Equipment, 10%
RF, 9%
Calipers, 8%
Test Procedures, 7%
Optical Components, 6%

Common cryptological technician skills

Corrective Maintenance, 11%
Electronic Equipment, 10%
CTT, 9%
Technical Guidance, 9%
Computer Equipment, 9%
Electronic Sensors, 8%

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