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Computer Hardware Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

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Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Active Learning

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Other Career Titles:

Design Engineer, Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Hardware Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

71,100

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

72,200

by 2029

Projected Growth

2%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Below Average

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$117,220

or $56.36 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is not expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Interacting With Computers
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Processing Information
Thinking Creatively

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Work Values

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Tasks

Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
Build, test, and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.
Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.

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Computer Hardware Engineers

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Currently Employed

71,100

Projected Employment

72,200

Projected Growth

2%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$117,220

Training Level

Some College

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Computer Hardware Engineers

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

71,100

Projected Employment

72,200

Projected Growth

2%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$117,220

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.