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17-2061.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Computer Hardware Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

Primary Directive

Design and develop innovative computer hardware solutions.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Research advancements in technology

    Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.

  2. 2

    Design computer hardware

    Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including CPUs and microprocessors.

  3. 3

    Test hardware prototypes

    Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or computer simulations.

  4. 4

    Document functional specifications

    Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process.

  5. 5

    Provide technical support

    Provide technical support to designers and engineers throughout the product development process.

Toolbox Requirements
Apache Subversion SVNAutodesk AutoCADCC++GitLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicOracle JavaPerlPythonSASShell scriptStructured query language SQLThe MathWorks MATLABUNIX

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.