Electronics Engineer (General)
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.
At a Glance
Electronics Engineer (General) earns an average of $67,788/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.1–5.6 years. Top skills: Electronics, Physics, Electrical Engineering.
$67,788/yr
Bachelor's degree
5.1–5.6 years
19
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Median Wage
$127,590/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+6.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Optics
Systems Engineering
Integration Testing
Machining
Electricity
Fluid Mechanics
Communications Systems
Technical Leadership
Mills
Test Planning
Technical Writing
Hardware Design
Integral Calculus
Functional Requirement
Soldering
Common Skills (8)
Microsoft Office
Communication
Research
Leadership
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Quality Assurance
Certifications (1)
Secret Clearance
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