Electronics Engineers

Code: 17-2072.00
Bright Outlook
Annual Median Salary
Competitive / Variable
Experience & tech stack dependent
Preparation & Education
Degree / Technical Apprenticeship
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
High Growth Sector
Active demand across the UK tech ecosystem

Occupational Profile & What They Do

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.

Alternative Tech Titles

Compatibility Test Engineer Design Engineer Electronics Design Engineer Engineer Evaluation Engineer Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer) Product Engineer Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer) Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer) Test Engineer

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • 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.

Core Technology, Languages & Tools

Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Development environment software
C National Instruments LabVIEW

Skills, Knowledge & Engineering Competencies

Basic Skills
reading work related information thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Engineering and Technology
product and service development computers and electronics
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
communicate by speaking listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information order or arrange things
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns

Live UK Vacancies for Electronics Engineers

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Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.

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