In the Air Force:
Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman; Aircraft Electrical And Environmental Systems; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Helper, E-8; Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Apprentice, B-52; Electrical Systems Craftsman; Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Apprentice, ICBM; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Apprentice, C-17; Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Journeyman; Sensor Operator Superintendent; Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Journeyman
In the Army:
AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer; Avionic Mechanic; Construction Engineering Technician; Electronic Warfare Technician; Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer; OH-58D/Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Radio Operator-Maintainer; Short Range Air Defense System Repairer; Tactical Power Generation Specialist
In the Coast Guard:
Avionics Electrical Technician; Damage Controlman; Electrician's Mate; Electronics Technician; Gunner's Mate; Information System Technician; Intelligence Specialist; Machinery Technician
In the Marine Corps:
Air Support Operations Operator; Aircraft Avionics Technician, U/AH-1; Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, F/A-18; Aviation Communication Systems Technician; Communication/Navigation/Cryptographic/Countermeasures Systems Technician, IMA; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Engineer, KC-130; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, KC-130; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, EA-6; Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Technician; Tactical Data Systems Technician
In the Navy:
Aerographer's Mate; Aviation Structural Mechanic, Safety Equipment; CWO - Information Warfare Technician; Cryptologic Technician Technical; Electronic Systems Operator; Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation; Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical); Information Systems Technician; LDO - Information Warfare; Naval Aircrewman (Avionics)
A foundation of logical thinking fueled by math and mechanical skills guides electrical and electronics engineering technicians to help engineers develop a range of useful products including computers medical devices navigational equipment… and more. Electrical engineering technicians draw diagrams and write specifications to clarify engineers’ designs. They put electrical control equipment prototypes and systems together, identify design problems, and then come up with ways to solve them. They also test parts to ensure their quality, and write up reports on their findings. Electronics engineering technicians use machine tools to make parts, such as coils and terminal boards. They resolve equipment malfunctions and maintain electronic systems, including testing components and replacing defective circuits. They also design basic circuitry and build prototypes from simple plans. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians work in offices, laboratories, and factories and may be exposed to hazards from equipment or toxic materials. However, injuries are rare if proper procedures are followed. Depending on production schedules, technicians may work day or night shifts. A standard workweek is more typical in federal government jobs. Most positions require an associate’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering technology.
What they do:
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
On the job, you would:
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Business
customer service
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
reading work related information
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
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Hand and Finger Use
put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
SPLAT!
The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
Development environment software
C
Microsoft Visual Basic
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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