Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

What the job really is

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.

At a glance

• Sector: Architecture & Engineering
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-2072
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.
• Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
• 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.
• Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
• Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
• Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
• Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.

Tools and technology

Apache Subversion SVN, Autodesk AutoCAD, C, C++, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, ESRI ArcGIS software, Extensible markup language XML, Linux, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

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Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
• Electrical Engineers
• Microsystems Engineers
• Mechatronics Engineers
• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
• Mechanical Engineers
• Photonics Engineers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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