Did You Know:*
- Employment is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations, although growth will vary by specialty; overall job opportunities for engineers are expected to be good.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for most entry-level jobs, but some research positions may require a graduate degree.
- Starting salaries are among the highest of all college graduates.
- Continuing education is critical for engineers in order to keep up with improvements in technology.
Industry Areas
- Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)
- Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
- Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
- Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
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Overall Kind of Work*
Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applicatio...
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Work Environment*
Civilian
Most engineers work in office buildings, laboratories or industrial plants. Others may spend time outdoors at construction sites and oil and gas exploration and production sites, where they monito...
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Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.

- 1.59% (21-34 Hours)
- 1.02% (35-39 Hours)
- 66.31% (40 Hours)
- 11.42% (41-49 Hours)
- 19.66% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists(17-2070)
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.