Electronics Engineers
An Electronics Engineer designs and develops electronic equipment, from iPods to global positioning systems (GPS). Works primarily with smaller electronic equipment that uses electricity as a means of storing information.
About this Career
Average Salary
£45,432New workers start at around £28,976. Normal pay is £45,432 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £68,680
Annual Openings
21Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Tests, diagnoses faults and undertakes repair of electronic equipment.
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs.
- Determines and specifies appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards.
- Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in electronics engineering.
- Undertakes research and advises on all aspects of telecoms equipment, radar, telemetry and remote-control systems, data processing equipment, microwaves and other electronic equipment.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 83% |
| Active Learning | 79% |
| Mathematics | 76% |
| Critical Thinking | 75% |
| Active Listening | 74% |
| Monitoring | 73% |
| Learning Strategies | 72% |
| Writing | 72% |
| Speaking | 70% |
| Science | 67% |