description
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.
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details
Currently Employed:
670
Projected Annual Job Openings:
40
Typical Hourly Wage:
$58.83 - $84.27
Typical Annual Salary:
$122,360 - $175,280
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Bachelor's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
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Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
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Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
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Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
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Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
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Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
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Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
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Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
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Prepare 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.
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Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Capacitance meters
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Counters
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Desktop computers
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Electronic measuring probes
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Integrated circuit testers
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Development environment software
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Object or component oriented development software
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Operating system software
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