O*NET-SOC 17-2199.09

Nanosystems Engineers

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.Core16540
Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.Core16532
Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography.Core16546
Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.Core16533
Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.Core16537
Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.Core16542
Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.Core16545
Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.Core16531
Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.Core16536
Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production.Core16539
Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.Core16535
Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy.Core16541
Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells.Core19669
Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies.Core16534
Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.Core16544
Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency.Core19671
Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes.Core16543
Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.Supplemental19670
Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites.Supplemental19673
Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications.Supplemental16538
Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability.Supplemental19677
Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes.Supplemental19676
Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.Supplemental19674
Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.Supplemental19672
Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings.Supplemental19675

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 49 examples in 21 categories, 18 Hot Technology

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Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe FreeHand MX

Data base management system software

Apache HadoopHot Technology

Industrial control software

Apache MXNet

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Breault Research ASAP
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
IMSI Design DesignCAD
LinkCAD
Optical Research Associates LightTools
PTC Creo Parametric
Tanner EDA L-Edit

Business intelligence and data analysis software

AWS Elastic MapReduce (EMR)
TableauHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

CP2K
CPMD
CSC Elmer
Dassault Systemes Abaqus
Data acquisition software
DL_POLY
ESA MOSAICS
Finite difference time domain FDTD software
General Atomic and Molecular Electronic Structure System GAMESS
LAMMPS Molecular Dynamics Simulator
MAYA Nastran
NWChem
QuantumWise Atomistix ToolKit
SEMC-2D
Simulation software
UTQUANT
Vienna Ab-Initio Simulation Package VASP

Medical software

GE Healthcare Centricity EMR

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Development environment software

National Instruments LabVIEW

Data base user interface and query software

Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Oracle Manufacturing Scheduling

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Rapid prototyping software

Customer relationship management CRM software

Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.
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Research engineering applications of emerging technologies.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify new applications for existing technologies.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.
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Thinking Creatively

Design materials for industrial or commercial applications.
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Design micro- or nano-scale materials, devices, or systems.
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Design alternative energy systems.
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Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
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Devise research or testing protocols.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate precision equipment to control microscopic or nanoscopic processes.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Create physical models or prototypes.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare proposal documents.
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Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
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Prepare operational reports.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise customers on the use of products or services.
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Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive 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 21

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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)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.