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.
<ul><li>Determine project material or equipment needs.</li><li>Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.</li><li>Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.</li><li>Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.</li><li>Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.</li><li>Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.</li><li>Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.</li><li>Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.</li><li>Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.</li><li>Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.</li><li>Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.</li><li>Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.</li></ul>