Electronics Engineer
Explore how electronics engineers investigate, design and test circuits and electronic systems.
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What does this career involve?
Common kinds of work to investigate when learning about this area.
Work you might explore
- Translating system needs into circuit ideas
- Simulating, prototyping and measuring electronic behaviour
- Selecting components and considering practical constraints
- Documenting designs and investigating failures
What skills can help?
- Circuit analysis
- Measurement and testing
- Mathematical reasoning
- Technical documentation
Courses to explore
These are possible learning routes, not fixed requirements. Course content and entry conditions vary.
Projects students can try
Small projects can help you test your interest and practise the work behind this career.
Build a low-power sensor circuit
Compare simulated and measured circuit results
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