Description
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.
Interests
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Recognition
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
- Integrity
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
- Development environment software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Object or component oriented development software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology
- Computers and Electronics
- Design
- Mathematics
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Residential Electronics Systems Integrator - Closed Circuit TVCertifying Organization
ETA International
Type
Core
Certificate name
Sensor Logic Systems 1Certifying Organization
Smart Automation Certification Alliance
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Electrostatic Discharge Control TechnicianCertifying Organization
International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics
Type
Core
Certificate name
Senior Certified Electronics TechnicianCertifying Organization
ETA International
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Reliability EngineerCertifying Organization
American Society for Quality
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $74,778 |
| Median (50%) | $116,294 |
| High (90%) | $175,558 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $88,603 |
| Mid Level | $106,302 |
| Senior Level | $124,754 |
| Expert Level | $167,063 |
Employability
There are currently 98,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 107,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 9%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 9%
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