Occupations17-2072.00

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.

Median annual pay
$127,590

BLS, 2024

Employment
95,900

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+6.2%

2024–34

Annual openings
5,700

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  2. 02Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
  3. 03Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
  4. 04Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
  5. 05Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
  6. 06Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
  7. 07Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
  8. 08Prepare 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.
  9. 09Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
  10. 10Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
  11. 11Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
  12. 12Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningWritingMathematicsMonitoringActive LearningScienceLearning Strategies

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 95,900 in 2024 to 101,800 in 2034, a +6.2% change.

BLS projects an average of 5,700 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.