Electronics Engineers
Electronics engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electronic motors, communications systems, microwave systems, and other electronic equipment.
£47,395
Median Salary
New workers start around £28,453. Normal pay is £47,395 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £71,431.
Daily Tasks
- Tests, diagnoses faults and undertakes repair of electronic equipment.
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs.
- Determines and specifies appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards.
- Undertakes research and advises on all aspects of telecommunications equipment, radar, telemetry and remote control systems, data processing equipment, microwaves and other electronic equipment.
Skills employers are asking for
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
- Speaking
- Science
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