Electronics Engineer

Designs and tests electronic circuits, devices and control systems used in communications, automation, computing and consumer or industrial equipment. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Electronics Engineer do?

Designs and tests electronic circuits, devices and control systems used in communications, automation, computing and consumer or industrial equipment.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR720 000 p.a.SeniorR1 140 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Electronic circuit design · EssentialTesting and debugging · EssentialEmbedded systems · ImportantEngineering software · ImportantSignal analysis · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Electronics Engineer do?

Designs and tests electronic circuits, devices and control systems used in communications, automation, computing and consumer or industrial equipment.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Electronic circuit design, Testing and debugging, Embedded systems, Engineering software, Signal analysis.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.