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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
⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING
📈 9.1% JOB GROWTH
Electronics Engineer
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What You’ll Do

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.

  • 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.

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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 Annually

Median Earnings

$145,080 in California
$119,200 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

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

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Job security
  • Receiving recognition

Deep Dive

Electronics Engineer

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Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years
Vocational School
A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

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