Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Tasks Include:
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
- 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.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
- Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
- Determine project material or equipment needs.
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Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +6.4%
National: +5.9%
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone:
Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$108,170.00
State
$114,180.00
Regional
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Description
Career Cluster: | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics |
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.
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Education
Required Level of Education
- Bachelor's Degree = 83.30%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 13.81%
- Master's Degree = 2.89%
Related Work Experience
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 33.82%
- Over 10 years = 21.94%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.22%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 11.64%
- None = 11.05%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 8.34%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 23.68%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 20.93%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 20.22%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 13.22%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 8.93%
- Up to and including 1 month = 8.34%
- None = 4.69%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 32.85%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 25.45%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 19.39%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.05%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 9.16%
- None or short demonstration = 2.11%
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
- 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.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
- Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
- Determine project material or equipment needs.
- Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
- Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
- Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
- Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
- Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
- Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Network analyzers (Communication bus analyzers)
- Desktop computers
- Counters (Electronics counters)
- Electronic measuring probes (Electronics probes)
- Signal generators (Function generators)
- Lasers (High-power pulsed lasers)
- Capacitance meters (Inductance capacitance resistance LCR meters)
- Integrated circuit testers (Logic analyzers)
- Microprocessors
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Personal computers
- Photometers
- Microcontrollers (Programmable logic controllers PLC)
- Wattmeters
- Light absorption meters (Wave meters)
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- Ansoft Simplorer
- Synopsys Saber
- Cadence PSpice
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- The MathWorks Simulink
- Visual Numerics PV-WAVE
- Compiler and decompiler software
- Rabbit Semiconductor Dynamic C
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Xilinx Integrated Software Environment ISE
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
- SolidWorks CAD software
- Mathsoft Mathcad
- PTC Pro/ENGINEER software
- Mentor Graphics PADS
- OrCAD Capture
- Three-dimensional 3D computer aided design CAD software
- Two-dimensional 2D computer aided design CAD software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Oracle DBMS
- Development environment software
- Assembler
- C
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Verilog
- Very high-speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL
- Electronic mail software
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Enterprise application integration software
- Extensible markup language XML
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Agile Product Lifecyle Management PLM
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Graphics software
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Object or component oriented development software
- C++
- Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Operating system software
- Hewlett-Packard HP OpenVMS
- Real time operating system RTOS software
- Project management software
- McCabe Software TRUEtrack
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Special Requirements
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet one of the following:
• Graduate of approved curriculum of 4 years or more OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 2 years of experience
• Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited curriculum and within 12 months of degree.
• Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum + 6 years of experience
• Graduated with an undergraduate degree from an institution without an approved curriculum and obtained a graduate degree from an institution with an approved curriculum
Step 1:
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Graduation
The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university. |
Step 2:
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FE Exam
The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds. |
Step 3:
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Work Experience
Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience. |
Step 4:
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PE Exam
Once you have gained the appropriate experience, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October. |
After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process—education, experience, and examinations—you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved curriculum + 4 years of professional experience as an EIT OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 6 years of professional experience as an EIT
• Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum of four years or more + 10 years experience
• Graduate from an accredited undergraduate engineering degree and a doctorate degree in engineering from an institution with an accredited undergraduate program + 4 years of experience
• Graduated from an engineering , engineering technology or related science curriculum of four years or more + 20 years
EXAM:
• The Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam
• Must provide 3 references from licensed professional engineers
LICENSE RENEWAL: The Professional Engineer license must be renewed every two years.
Required Fees:
For More Information, Contact:
Virginia Department Of Professional And Occupational Regulation
Board For Architects / Prof. Engineers / Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, And Landscape Architects
3600 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23230-4917
Phone: 804.367.8512
TTY: 804.367.9753
Fax: 804.367.2475
http://www.state.va.us/dpor/indexie.html
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Additional Resources
Information on electrical and electronics engineers is available from:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
445 Hoes Lane
Piscatway, NJ 08855-1331
http://www.ieee.org
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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93.75 | Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
88.75 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
83.50 | Design | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
76.00 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
68.75 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
55.00 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
54.25 | Physics | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. |
50.25 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
75.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
75.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
72.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
68.75 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
68.75 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
68.75 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
62.50 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
62.50 | Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
59.50 | Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
59.50 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
56.25 | Operations Analysis | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
53.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
53.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
50.00 | Science | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
50.00 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Technology Design | Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. |
50.00 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
50.00 | Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
50.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
75.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
75.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
75.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
75.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
75.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
72.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
72.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
68.75 | Mathematical Reasoning | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
62.50 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
62.50 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
59.50 | Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
59.50 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
56.25 | Number Facility | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
56.25 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
53.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
53.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
50.00 | Speed of Closure | The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. |
50.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
50.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
50.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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88.50 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
84.25 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
82.25 | Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment | Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
79.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
77.50 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
74.00 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
72.50 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
71.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
71.00 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
70.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
68.25 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
67.25 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
65.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment | Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
65.50 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
63.50 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
63.00 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
62.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
60.25 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
59.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
58.25 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
55.25 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
52.75 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
51.50 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
51.25 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
50.50 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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90.50 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
89.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
88.50 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
82.00 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
81.25 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
79.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
78.25 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
74.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
71.00 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
70.00 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
65.50 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
64.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
61.00 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
59.75 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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77.83 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
77.83 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
72.17 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
72.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
61.17 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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91.80 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
91.00 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
90.00 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
88.40 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
85.00 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
83.60 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
83.00 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
83.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
74.40 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
70.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
66.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
61.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
60.80 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
58.80 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
53.40 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
50.60 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
50.40 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
50.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
49.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
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United States | $74,880.00 | $108,170.00 | $137,870.00 |
Virginia | $74,210.00 | $114,180.00 | $138,860.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $79,545.21 | $113,917.42 | $149,606.38 |
Bay Consortium | $111,976.59 | $144,198.21 | $156,746.66 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $77,447.57 | $101,722.04 | $124,659.00 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $68,126.57 | $98,831.03 | $113,318.25 |
Crater Area | $89,596.22 | $120,643.37 | $129,458.65 |
Greater Peninsula | $74,067.46 | $108,040.92 | $123,993.36 |
Hampton Roads | $80,831.83 | $109,703.45 | $128,180.34 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $62,114.03 | $94,833.05 | $118,601.81 |
Northern Virginia | $95,192.35 | $140,022.66 | $158,505.77 |
Piedmont Workforce | $66,663.41 | $107,039.87 | $121,976.72 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | $62,270.83 | $84,927.42 | $107,792.73 |
West Piedmont | $60,159.69 | $81,981.38 | $89,010.55 |
Western Virginia | $64,921.96 | $88,539.10 | $103,274.50 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
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United States | 111,400 | 118,000 | +5.9% |
Virginia | 3,981 | 4,234 | +6.4% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Aviation Maintenance and Allied
- Electrical/Electronic
- Ordnance
- Aerospace Maintenance
- Aerospace Ground Equipment
- AT-Aviation Electronics Technician
- ET-Electronics Technician
- Operations Specialist
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Titles
- Advisory Engineer
- Aircraft Systems Electronic Hardware Project Manager
- Antenna Engineer
- Application Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Automotive Power Electronics Engineer
- Broadcast Engineer
- Cadence Engineer
- Central Office Equipment Engineer
- Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer
- Circuit Design Engineer
- Circuit Designer
- Commercial Engineer
- Communications Engineer
- Consulting Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Customer Equipment Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Design Engineering Manager
- Dial Equipment Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Electrical Electronics Engineers
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronic Design Automation Engineer (EDA Engineer)
- Electronic Engineer
- Electronic Parts Designer
- Electronic System Engineer
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Electronics Research Engineer
- Electronics Test Engineer
- Electrophonic Engineer
- Engineer
- Engineer Specialist
- Engineering Manager
- Equipment Engineer
- Evaluation Engineer
- Failure Analysis Technician
- Guidance and Control System Engineer
- Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Microwave Engineer
- Microwave Supervisor
- Nanotechnologist
- Network Engineer
- Outside Plant Cable Engineer
- Outside Plant Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Radar Engineer
- Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)
- Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer)
- Studio Operations Engineer-in-Charge
- Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
- Telecommunication Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Test Engineering Manager
- Traffic Circuit Engineer
- Transmission and Protection Engineer
- Transmitter Engineer
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Related Schools
- Christopher Newport University
- George Mason University
- Liberty University
- Norfolk State University
- Old Dominion University
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Military Institute
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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