Like computer hardware engineers design, develop and test hardware for computers, electronics engineers develop hardware for all the other technological devices we use in daily life. The hardware that electronics engineers work on goes into things like GPS and other communication systems.
Salary
The average electronics engineer made between $68,400 and $106, 870 in 2008.
Education
High School:
Computer Classes
Math Classes
Science Classes
After High School:
Most positions require a bachelor's degree in engineering
Sometimes a master's degree is required to advance into a manager or faculty position
Work Environment
Electronics engineers work regular hours in offices, laboratories, or industrial plants.
Daily Tasks
Testing hardware
Design new hardware for technological devices
Monitoring equipment
Analyzing data from equipment testing
Reward/Impact
Design the latest and greatest technological gadget
Make many different parts of computer-like devices work together
