What is a circuits engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a circuits engineer

1. Explore circuits engineer education requirements

   Most common circuits engineer degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.7 %

   Associate

   18.0 %

   Master's

   13.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific circuits engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   PCB	25.47%
   Circuit Design	19.86%
   Analog Circuits	16.39%
   RF	8.24%
   Mentor Graphics	5.18%

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3. Complete relevant circuits engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New circuits engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a circuits engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real circuits engineer resumes.

4. Research circuits engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Apply technical knowledge in electromagnetic theory and microwave technology to plan and manage projects concern with ground-base radar systems.
   • Perform end-to-end circuit provisioning for networks from DS3 level to OC12, OC48, and OC192 circuits that cover nationwide.
   • Review customer requirements of SONET, Ethernet [] and DS3/DS1 to engineer the most efficient transport for their information.
   • Experience with assigning facilities in DACS, DSLAM, and MUX.

5. Apply for circuits engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a circuits engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams