Hardware Design Engineer
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
At a Glance
Hardware Design Engineer. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.7 years. Top skills: Debugging, Simulations, Signal Integrity.
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Bachelor's degree
5.7 years
4
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Computer Hardware Engineers
Median Wage
$155,020/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.3%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (25)
Debugging
Simulations
Signal Integrity
Automation
Electronics
Hardware Design
Printed Circuit Board
Electrical Engineering
VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
Static Timing Analysis
Tolerance Analysis
Vivado
Printed Circuit Board Design
Engineering Change Order
LTE (Telecommunication)
Electronic Systems
Sensors
Serial Peripheral Interface
Firmware
Mechanical Engineering
Digital Controls
OrCAD
Effective Communication
Product Execution
Product Requirements
Common Skills (5)
Communication
Interpersonal Communications
Computer Literacy
Multitasking
Quick Learning
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