5904 Electronics Engineering Officer: civilian jobs and resume guide
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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.
Typical national pay$101,680–$167,670Median $130,220 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
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Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Typical national pay$92,830–$152,950Median $120,630 · 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 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
C++
ETAP
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
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Electronics Engineer
1 certification
Summary
Electronics engineer designing and developing electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific applications, utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties
Experience
Electronics Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Designed electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications
Operated computer-assisted engineering or design software to perform electronics engineering tasks
Evaluated project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in resolving complex electronics engineering problems
Directed activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment or systems
Conferred with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products
Provided technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards
Prepared documentation containing specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development schedules, or information about product performance weaknesses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Electrical Engineer
1 certification
Summary
Electrical engineer designing and developing electrical systems and instruments for commercial and industrial applications, overseeing project production, ensuring compliance with specifications, and utilizing engineering software for technical tasks
Experience
Electrical Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Designed, implemented, maintained, and improved electrical instruments and systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes
Oversaw project production efforts to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget
Directed manufacturing, construction, installation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements
Operated computer-assisted engineering software to perform engineering tasks
Prepared technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure compliance with standards
Inspected completed installations to ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards
Developed systems that produced electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar
Skills
Checking & Planning
Estimating technical requirements, Designing energy-efficient systems, Testing product functionality and quality, Estimating operational costs, Surveying land or water
Core Skills
Collecting project site data, Investigating product failures, Monitoring productivity, Inspecting operational processes, Designing electrical systems
Tools and software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, C++, ETAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
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