17-2072.00

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

1.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 3% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
911
jobs riskier than this
+6.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Electronics Engineers face increasing AI assistance in circuit design (Cadence AI, Synopsys' AI-driven EDA tools), schematic generation, and simulation — reducing the time required for routine design tasks. Novel hardware architecture, system integration, and debugging complex physical-world failures remain human-dependent. The role is evolving rather than shrinking, with AI tools enabling smaller teams to do more, putting pressure on junior positions through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$127,590
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.2%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 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 (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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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 →