Electronics Engineer job description: duties, skills and qualifications.

Core duties

12

O*NET task statements

Preparation

Job Zone 4 of 5

considerable preparation

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

BLS 2025–35

Median pay

$130,220

BLS May 2025

Data Government data groups this job as Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (O*NET-SOC 17-2072.00). Figures on this page are for that occupation.

1. Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. importance 4.1 of 5
2. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks. importance 4.0 of 5
3. Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems. importance 4.0 of 5
4. Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems. importance 3.8 of 5
5. Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products. importance 3.7 of 5
6. Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards. importance 3.7 of 5
7. Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities. importance 3.6 of 5
8. Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems. importance 3.4 of 5
9. Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility. importance 3.4 of 5
10. Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts. importance 3.3 of 5
11. Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations. importance 3.2 of 5
12. Determine project material or equipment needs. importance 3.1 of 5

Work activities O*NET rates most important here: Working with Computers, Analyzing Data or Information, Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment, Making Decisions and Solving Problems and Getting Information.

Also part of the job

Supplemental tasks O*NET lists for this occupation: less central than the core duties above, and not done in every job.

• Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
• Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
• Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
• Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
• Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.

Knowledge areas: Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics, Design, Mathematics and English Language.

Software O*NET lists for this occupation: The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Python, Apache Subversion SVN, Autodesk AutoCAD. These are examples O*NET records for the job, not a list of tools every employer uses or a checklist of what you must know.

• Education: BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education.
• Experience: BLS lists no work experience in a related occupation as typical to enter.
• Training on the job: BLS lists no typical on-the-job training once hired.
• Preparation: O*NET places the job in Job Zone 4 of 5 (considerable preparation). A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.
• Licenses and certifications: not listed here. A license is a legal requirement set by a state; a certification is a credential from a private or professional body. Rules vary by state and employer, and a missing entry on this page does not mean none is required: check with your state's licensing board.

Most electronics engineers surveyed by O*NET (83%) name a bachelor's degree as the education the job requires.

Job title: Electronics Engineer
[Company] · [City, State] · [Full-time or part-time] · [Pay range, where your state requires one]

About the role
[Company] is hiring an Electronics Engineer to research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.
[One sentence on your team and why this role matters.]

What you will do
- 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.
- Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.

What we are looking for
- [Education: BLS lists a bachelor's degree as typical for this occupation; set the level this role truly needs]
- [Experience: BLS lists no related work experience as typical to enter; set what this role needs]
- Strength in complex problem solving, reading comprehension and critical thinking
- Working knowledge of Engineering and Technology and Computers and Electronics
- [Software your team uses, e.g. The MathWorks MATLAB or Microsoft Excel]
- [Any license or certification your state or company requires]

[Schedule, benefits and how to apply]

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The median annual wage was $130,220 in May 2025. The median hourly wage was $62.60. BLS estimates about 96,900 jobs in this occupation in the U.S.

BLS projects employment of electronics engineers to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 4,900 openings a year over that period, including openings to replace workers who leave.

See the full electronics engineer salary breakdown by percentile, state and metro.

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• Tailor your resume to the posting, not to this page: describe only electronics engineer work you have actually done, with your own results.
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