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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Architecture and Engineering · SOC 17-2072
10.0% AI Exposure — Medium
$130,220
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
9,000
Proj. Annual Openings
96,900
Employment (OEWS 2025)
90/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure10.0%
AI Resiliency90/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure3.8%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Critical Thinking
3.Complex Problem Solving
4.Speaking
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Compatibility Test Engineer, Design Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, Engineer, Evaluation Engineer, Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
- •Operate computer systems.
- •Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- •Direct industrial production activities.
- •Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
Tools & Technologies
Python · hotThe MathWorks MATLAB · hotAutodesk AutoCAD · hotC · hotC++ · hotDassault Systemes SolidWorks · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotOracle Java · hotAnsoft SimplorerCadence PSpice
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
4.5%
Avg AI Exposure
2
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 10.0% | 3.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 15% Bright |
| Median Salary | $130,220 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 90/100 | N/A |