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What is a control system computer scientist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
Quoted expert
Sheldon Logan Ph.D.
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a control system computer scientist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $42.81 an hour? That's $89,043 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 16% and produce 5,200 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a control system computer scientist?

Network. The more people you know and the more comprehensive your system, the more opportunities you will be exposed to, in addition to being aware of all that's happening in the field. Technology changes quickly, so you don't want to be blindsided when changes are coming because you were pigeonholed in a specific area and not aware of broader technology trends.
ScoreControl System Computer ScientistUS Average
Salary
7.0

Avg. Salary $89,043

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.2

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.60%

Asian 18.81%

Black or African American 4.18%

Hispanic or Latino 6.87%

Unknown 5.37%

White 64.18%

Gender

female 11.11%

male 88.89%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
6.2

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a control system computer scientist

  1. Explore control system computer scientist education requirements

    Most common control system computer scientist degrees

    Bachelor's

    52.4 %

    Associate

    42.9 %

    High School Diploma

    2.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific control system computer scientist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Switches22.72%
    LAN14.08%
    Test Equipment12.68%
    Encryption12.61%
    Operational Adjustments8.99%
  3. Complete relevant control system computer scientist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New control system computer scientists 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 control system computer scientist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real control system computer scientist resumes.
  4. Research control system computer scientist duties and responsibilities

    • Lead cost evaluation for incremental release plan of business intelligence and cloud technology infusion.
    • Execute build and packaging code operations and weekly regression tests per code release, used CMVC version control and UNIX.
    • Devise geographically separate unit DSN/VoIP over VPN solution.
    • Develop, evaluate and implement NOC operations procedures and documentation.
  5. Apply for control system computer scientist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a control system computer scientist 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

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Average control system computer scientist salary

The average control system computer scientist salary in the United States is $89,043 per year or $43 per hour. Control system computer scientist salaries range between $65,000 and $121,000 per year.

Average control system computer scientist salary
$89,043 Yearly
$42.81 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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