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Electronics Engineer

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.

Annual openings

372

Median wage

$127,010

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+4%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required. However, jobs as a technician can help you gain experience for this job.

Electronics Engineers design, test, and supervise the manufacturing and installation of electronic equipment.
As an Electronics Engineer, you’ll design hundreds of products that rely on electronics. You’ll also plan and test the manufacturing processes for each project, making sure they are safe, efficient, and precise.
You will often work with design and mathematical software and map out designs by hand if needed.

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  2. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
  3. Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
  4. Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
  5. Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
  6. Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
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