Compare Computer Hardware Engineers & Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 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.)

Computer Hardware Engineers $122,700
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $128,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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

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

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

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

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

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

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

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


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 Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Low
Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Medium

Programming
Writing computer programs.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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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 Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

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 Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

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 Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers

1 related certifications

Certification for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

49 related certifications

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