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Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Currently Employed: 389

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $42.99 - $66.82

Typical Annual Salary: $89,400 - $139,000

• Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
• Design computers and the software that runs them.
• Assign or schedule tasks in order to meet work priorities and goals.
• Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
• Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
• Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
• Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.

• Camera based vision systems for automated data collection
• Computer servers
• High end computer servers
• Pick or place robots
• Scanners

• Analytical or scientific software
• Development environment software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Operating system software