Compare Photonics Engineers & Computer and Information Research Scientists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Photonics Engineers $151,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists $125,600

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
High

Programming
Writing computer programs.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Medium
Systems Evaluation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
High

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Medium

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

1 related certifications

Certification for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer and Information Research Scientists

10 related certifications

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