Occupation
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
$130,220 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 17-2072.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- 02Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- 03Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- 04Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
- 05Determine project material or equipment needs.
- 06Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
- 07Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
- 08Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
- 09Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
- 10Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- 11Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
- 12Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Design EngineerIntegrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)Product EngineerTest EngineerCompatibility Test EngineerElectronics Design EngineerEngineerEvaluation EngineerRadio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignMathematicsEnglish LanguageMechanicalPhysicsEducation and Training
Skills that carry over from service
Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationOperations AnalysisQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringTroubleshooting