Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsO*NET 17-2072.00United States
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.
- Median annual earnings
- $129,948
- Projected change
- +8.4%
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Employment
- 103.98K jobs
50th percentile, United States
2025 to 2035
83.3% of the workforce
Growing to 112.71K by 2035
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The work
What electronics engineers, except computer do
Tasks reported for this occupation, ordered by how often they come up in the role.
- 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.
Pay and outlook
What the job pays and where it is heading
Annual earnings range
Reported earnings by percentile, United States
- 10th percentile
- $81,122
- 25th percentile
- $101,113
- 50th percentile
- $129,948
- 75th percentile
- $168,685
- 90th percentile
- $209,280
The gold marker shows the median. Half earn more than $129,948 and half earn less.
Employment outlook
2025 to 2035 projection
+8.4%faster than average
2025103,982 jobs
2035 projected112,713 jobs
8,731 more positions over the decade, before replacement hiring.
Preparation
Education levels
What people currently working in the career hold. These are not entry requirements.
- Bachelor's degree
- 83.3%
- Associate degree
- 13.8%
- Master's or Professional degree
- 2.9%
Skills
Skills employers ask for
Technical skills appearing most often in job postings for this occupation.
How the work gets done
Core competencies
Broad capabilities associated with strong performance in this occupation.
- Reading Comprehension
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Critical Thinking
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Complex Problem Solving
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Speaking
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- 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.
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Systems Analysis
- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Mathematics
- Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Writing
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- 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.
- Monitoring
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Operations Analysis
- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Active Learning
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Quality Control Analysis
- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Operations Monitoring
- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Technology Design
- Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Science
- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Instructing
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Troubleshooting
- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Coordination
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
In the market
Job titles and employers
Recent job postings in United StatesCommon job titles
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- 04Power Electronics Engineers809 postings
- 05Enterprise Account Directors723 postings
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- 08Directors of Finance and Accounting568 postings
- 09Directors of Strategic Accounts567 postings
- 10Electrical/Electronics Engineers370 postings
- 11Regional Account Directors368 postings
- 12Engineers335 postings
- 13Project Engineers317 postings
- 14Directors of National Accounts311 postings
- 15Audio Visual Managers290 postings
- 16Controllers246 postings
- 17Systems Engineers244 postings
- 18Electronic Warfare Engineers242 postings
- 19Engineering Technicians238 postings
- 20Principal Engineers231 postings
Top employers
- 01Northrop Grumman1,032 postings
- 02Lockheed Martin776 postings
- 03Lumen Technologies719 postings
- 04Robert Half458 postings
- 05RTX328 postings
- 06General Motors324 postings
- 07Bayer322 postings
- 08Merck & Co.308 postings
- 09Actalent265 postings
- 10GlaxoSmithKline251 postings
- 11Vaco225 postings
- 12L3Harris Technologies216 postings
- 13Stiftelsen Norstella207 postings
- 14Ecolab202 postings
- 15United States Department of Defense194 postings
- 16Honeywell International191 postings
- 17Capital One190 postings
- 18Siemens Healthineers189 postings
- 19GE Healthcare177 postings
- 20Insight Global161 postings
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