Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
What They Do:
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.
Source: O*Net 2025
Sample Job Titles:
Compatibility Test Engineer
Design Engineer
Electronics Design Engineer
Engineer
Evaluation Engineer
Source: O*Net 2025
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Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Richmond, VA
Outlook in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q2 2025) 2,181
Projected Annual Growth 0.5%
Average Entry Level Salary $99,294
Median Salary $148,738
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (all levels)
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
Secret Clearance
Security Clearance
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Radio Frequency
Communication
Python (Programming Language)
Computer Science
C++ (Programming Langauge
Antenna
Project Management
MATLAB
Oscilloscope
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Outlook in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q2 2025) 2,564
Projected Annual Growth 0.2%
Average Entry Level Salary $92,759
Median Salary $144,447
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (all levels)
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Radio Frequency
Systems Engineering
Electronics
Systems Design
Project Management
Antenna
Accounting
Computer Science
MATLAB
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Outlook in the Richmond, VA MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q2 2025) 199
Projected Annual Growth 0.5%
Average Entry Level Salary $77,672
Median Salary $106,192
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Supply-Demand Snapshot: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (all levels)
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Radio Frequency
Electronic Engineering
Atoll
Test Equipment
Automation
Preventative Maintenance
Precisely MapInfo Professional
Tableau
Database Management
Source: Lightcast. Datarun 2025.4
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