15-1241.01

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 56% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
56%
of jobs safer
445
jobs riskier than this
+11.9%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Telecommunications engineering specialists benefit from AI-driven network management platforms like Ericsson's AI operations tools and Nokia AVA that automate fault detection, capacity planning, and configuration optimization. Physical infrastructure design, novel protocol implementation, and vendor negotiation remain human. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; telecom networks are growing in complexity (5G, satellite integration), creating new engineering challenges even as AI automates routine network operations tasks.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$130,390
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+11.9%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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55% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →