Compare Electronics Engineers, Except Computer & Microsystems Engineers District Of Columbia

Comparison Electronics Engineers, Except... Microsystems Engineers
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.)

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $139,100
Microsystems Engineers $151,500

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.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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

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

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

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

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

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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


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.

Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers
Medium

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers

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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers

License may be required 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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

8 related certifications

Certification for Microsystems Engineers
Microsystems Engineers

0 related certifications