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Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer

  • Innovate in electronics to shape the future of technology and communication.
  • Design systems that impact industries from aerospace to telecommunications.
  • Use cutting-edge tools to solve complex engineering challenges.
💰 Earn $107K-$183K
📚 Bachelor Degree

Overview

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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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

6,500 in Total

Earnings

$145,080 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
  • Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
  • Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Working with my hands
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Mathematics

You value 🙏

  • Job security
  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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