Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
SOC Code: 17-2072
Electronics Engineers, Except Computers design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 93.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension.
AI-Proof Score: 93.3 — Very High
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Median Salary
$127,590
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Job Growth
6.2%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Mathematics
- •Critical Thinking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Complex Problem Solving
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Active Listening
- •Active Learning
Common 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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation