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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 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.

What this job is about

Design and develop innovative computer hardware solutions.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  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.

Tools used in this work
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.