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Job 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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2072.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 103,760.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 49.00
- Currently, there are 132,100 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electronics Engineers, Except Computer”.
Also Known As…
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Test Engineering Manager
- Test Engineer
- Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)
- Product Engineer
- Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)
- Evaluation Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Transmitter Engineer
- Transmission and Protection Engineer
- Traffic Circuit Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunication Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
- Studio Operations Engineer-in-Charge
- Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer)
- Radio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer)
- Radar Engineer
- Principal Engineer
- Outside Plant Engineer
- Outside Plant Cable Engineer
- Nanotechnologist
- Microwave Supervisor
- Microwave Engineer
- Guidance and Control System Engineer
- Failure Analysis Technician
- Equipment Engineer
- Electrophonic Engineer
- Electronics Test Engineer
- Electronics Research Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Electronic System Engineer
- Electronic Parts Designer
- Electrical Electronics Engineers
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Dial Equipment Engineer
- Customer Equipment Engineer
- Compatibility Test Engineer
- Communications Engineer
- Commercial Engineer
- Circuit Designer
- Circuit Design Engineer
- Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer
- Central Office Equipment Engineer
- Automotive Power Electronics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
Tasks for “Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer)”
- Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
- Determine project material or equipment needs.
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.
- Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
- Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
- Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
- Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- 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.
- Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
- Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
- Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
- Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
- Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
- Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
- Develop solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
- Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
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