Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering (or Electronics Engineering) is the design and development of electronics and the systems that use them. Electronic Engineers are very similar to Electrical Engineers in the sense that they complete work associated with circuits, but they’re also similar to Computer Hardware and Software Engineers in the sense that they use programming languages to improve electronic systems. They are involved with anything electronic, such as phones, radios, and satellites.
Average Salary: $87,895
Degree needed:
Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering or
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
Typically work at/for:
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The military
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Electronics manufacturers/companies
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Satellite systems
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Aviation facilities
Featured Females
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Grace Hopper created the first programming languages for the first computers, which were used for the military. She was also involved at Harvard and Yale.
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