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. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

$118,780
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+7% projected 2024โ€“2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Electronics engineers design and develop electronic components, circuits, and systems used in everything from medical devices to aerospace equipment. They spend much of their time creating detailed technical specifications, using computer-aided design software to draft schematics, and building prototypes to test their concepts. A typical day might involve analyzing the performance of a new circuit board, troubleshooting why a component isn't functioning as expected, or collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be produced efficiently. These engineers work primarily in offices and laboratories, though they may also visit manufacturing facilities or test sites to oversee production or field trials.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)University of California-Berkeley, CA
$197,300
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Carnegie Mellon University, PA
$160,336
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Stanford University, CA
$159,472
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
$149,936
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(bachelors)Carnegie Mellon University, PA
$139,337
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(bachelors)University of California-Berkeley, CA
$137,295
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)University of Southern California, CA
$126,936
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Johns Hopkins University, MD
$126,664
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
$125,917
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$124,969
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)University of Washington-Seattle Campus, WA
$124,667
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)University of Washington-Bothell Campus, WA
$124,667
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Cornell University, NY
$123,494
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)San Diego State University, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)San Jose State University, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)National University, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Loyola Marymount University, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Santa Clara University, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)California State University-Fullerton, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)California State University-Sacramento, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)Naval Postgraduate School, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)California Institute of Technology, CA
$123,163
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering(masters)California State University-Long Beach, CA
$123,163

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