O*NET-SOC 17-2072.00

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.Core5339
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.Core20497
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.Core20494
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.Core5349
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.Core20496
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.Core20499
Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.Core20498
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.Core5348
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.Supplemental5355
Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.Supplemental5351
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.Core5350
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.Core20495
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.Core5354
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.Core5346
Determine project material or equipment needs.Core20493
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.Supplemental5352
Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.Supplemental20500
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.Supplemental19621
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.Supplemental5357
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.Supplemental19623

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 52 examples in 20 categories, 19 Hot Technology

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Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Agile Product Lifecyle Management PLM

Analytical or scientific software

Ansoft Simplorer
Cadence PSpice
MathWorks Simulink
Synopsys Saber
The MathWorks MATLABHot TechnologyIn Demand
Very high speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL simulation software
Visual Numerics PV-WAVE

File versioning software

Apache Subversion SVNHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
Field programmable gate array FPGA design software
Mathsoft Mathcad
Mentor Graphics PADS
OrCAD Capture
Three-dimensional 3D computer aided design CAD software
Two-dimensional 2D computer aided design CAD software
Xilinx Integrated Software Environment ISE

Development environment software

CHot Technology
Canu
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
National Instruments LabVIEW
SystemVerilog
Verilog
Very high-speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
Embarcadero Delphi
Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
Microsoft Visual C# .NET
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphics software
Trimble SketchUp ProHot Technology

Operating system software

Hewlett-Packard HP OpenVMS
LinuxHot Technology
Magellan Firmware
Real time operating system RTOS software
UNIXHot Technology

Electronic mail software

IBM Lotus Notes

Project management software

McCabe Software TRUEchange

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Compiler and decompiler software

Rabbit Semiconductor Dynamic C

Industrial control software

Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Research design or application of green technologies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test products for functionality or quality.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate operational costs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
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Thinking Creatively

Create schematic drawings for electronics.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Scheduling Work and Activities

Schedule operational activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Working with Computers

Operate computer systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Determine operational criteria or specifications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Document technical design details.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Prepare operational reports.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Discuss designs or plans with clients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Explain project details to the general public.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Prepare project budgets.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Direct industrial production activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise customers on the use of products or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 23

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.