Nanosystems Engineers

In the military: see titles from the Air Force or Navy.

What they do:

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.

On the job, you would:

Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.

Engineering and Technology

product and service development
computers and electronics

Math and Science

physics
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Basic Skills

talking to others
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

People and Technology Systems

thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

Verbal