Electronics Engineer

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Compatibility Test Engineer; Design Engineer; Electronics Design Engineer; Engineer; Evaluation Engineer; Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer); Product Engineer; Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer); Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer); Test Engineer

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.
• 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.
• Determine project material or equipment needs.

Knowledge

• Engineering and Technology
• Computers and Electronics
• Design
• Mathematics
• English Language
• Mechanical
• Physics
• Education and Training

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Mathematics
• Monitoring
• Active Learning
• Science
• Learning Strategies

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Near Vision
• Written Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Fluency of Ideas
• Category Flexibility
• Originality
• Visualization
• Number Facility
• Speech Recognition
• Flexibility of Closure
• Speech Clarity
• Speed of Closure
• Perceptual Speed
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Finger Dexterity