Electronics Engineer
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.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 21% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£45,474 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for electronics engineer is £45,474
1,167 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,167. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for electronics engineer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £45,474 per year. That is about £3,790 per month or £23.32 per hour. New workers generally start on £28,730, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £71,687
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,167 people are employed in the region.
