5309 Electronic Systems Engineering: Computer Systems: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Electronic Systems Engineering: Computer Systems designation to Computer and Information Research Scientists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Electronic Systems Engineering: Computer Systems. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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resume-ready civilian direction
$140,300
Median national pay for Computer and Information Research Scientist
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Typical national pay$103,570–$188,700Median $140,300 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Amazon Web Services AWS SageMaker
Amazon Web Services AWS software
Ansible software
Apache Hadoop
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
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Computer and Information Research Scientist
Summary
Computer and information research scientist conducting research and developing solutions for computer hardware and software, analyzing problems, designing systems, and collaborating on multidisciplinary projects
Experience
Computer and Information Research Scientist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software
Conducted logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems
Consulted with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements
Maintained network hardware and software, directed network security measures, and monitored networks
Participated in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics
Evaluated project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues
Skills
Core Skills
Monitoring computer network performance, Amazon Web Services AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Developing performance metrics, Maintaining computer hardware
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Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T06:11:48.019620+00:00.
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