One of the best things you can do to set yourself up for success is to find a mentor. And you'll find that most people actually do want to be a mentor—it's not as big as an imposition as people think it is. Tech can be a difficult field, so having a mentor in this space who can relate to you on that level is incredibly helpful.
CAREER
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$107,540
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1.4% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
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What Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Do
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.
Other Job Titles Electronics Engineers, Except Computer May Have
Design Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, Evaluation Engineer, Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer), Product Engineer, Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer), Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer), Test Engineer
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Determine project material or equipment needs.
- Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
- 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.
- Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (50%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
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