Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
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.
What it pays
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer earn a median of $62.60/hr — about $130,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $39.35/hr; the top 10% earn $99.50/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer earn a median of $62.60/hr — about $130,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $39.35/hr; the top 10% earn $99.50/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)
What you'd actually do
- 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.
- Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
How you get there
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
The feel of the work
Much of the day is spent working solo; it rewards working independently. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)
Working for yourself
About 0.9% of electronics engineers, except computer are self-employed.
Who it tends to fit
This work tends to fit people who are hands-on, analytical and organized and detail-focused.
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Quick questions
- How much does a electronics engineers, except computer make?
- The median pay is $62.60 per hour — roughly $130,000 a year, with the real range running from about $39.35/hr (10th percentile) to $99.50/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Do you need a degree to be a electronics engineers, except computer?
- The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
- What does a electronics engineers, except computer actually do all 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.
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