Electronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.
About the profession
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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Occupation on screen: Electrical Engineers (O*NET 17-2071.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072.00), which is how Electronics Engineers is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Electronics Engineers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Electronics Engineer → Associate Electronics Engineer → Senior Electronics Engineer → Lead Electronics Engineer
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$180K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $76,700 - $102,448/year With equity/bonuses: $84,370 - $122,938 Top markets (SF/NYC): $88,205 - $122,938 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $53,690 - $92,203 Year 2-3: Junior level $102,448 - $121,785 Year 4-6: Mid level $121,785 - $132,041 Year 7-10: Senior level $132,041 - $161,640 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Electronics Engineer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking You communicate clearly…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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