Engineering Systems
Explore how physical, electronic and connected systems are designed, tested and improved.
Roles vary across organisations and change over time. Use this profile to identify questions, then investigate current role and course information.
What does this career involve?
Common kinds of work to investigate when learning about this area.
Work you might explore
- Understanding how system parts interact
- Prototyping and measuring behaviour
- Balancing reliability, safety and practical needs
What skills can help?
- Systems thinking
- Design
- Testing
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.
Test a small mechanical or electronic system
Document design decisions and trade-offs
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