Annual Salary
£28,000 to £60,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings; occasionally
There will be
4.3% more Electronics engineer jobs in 2029.
As an electronics engineer you could:
You could work in a workshop, in a laboratory, in a factory or in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in electronic engineering.
Employers may also accept related subjects combined with electronics, for example:
You'll usually need:
You could do electronic engineering or electronic systems engineering at college before applying for a trainee job.
You can apply to do a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in electronic engineering, such as:
These take between 3 and 5 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an electronics engineering technician and do further training on the job to qualify as an engineer.
Electronics are a fundamental part of everyday day life and there are opportunities to work in many different areas. Examples include:audio equipment; telecommunications; aerospace; vehicle manufacturing; medical equipment and assistive technology; robotics
You can find more details about careers and training from The Institution of Engineering and Technology and Electrical Careers.
With experience, you could:become a principal engineer and project manager; specialise in research and development, such as robotics or semiconductors; provide consultancy services; work in patent law; move into contracts management
You could also register for incorporated or chartered engineer status, which recognises your skills and expertise in the industry.
Electronic Engineers are needed for low carbon electricity generation, transport, alternative fuels and heat. The Expansion of Electrical Vehicle Charging points in the West of England means that those seeking careers in the automotive sector need to be aware that electrical engineering will be increasingly important.
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Click here to view a profile of Elliot Robinson, Graduate Engineer at Siemens Mobility in Chippenham.
Electronic engineers design, build and test the electronic components that deliver the capability such as sensing, data processing, robotics, communication links for all space assets, including satellites, ground stations, and large space platforms like the International Space Station.
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