Engineering
Electrical & Electronic careers
23 careers in this family — each with a personality-fit profile built on the Big Five and RIASEC frameworks. Click any role to see who it suits and why.
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Stable Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics)
Electrical & Electronic
Tests, repairs, and calibrates electronic systems in aircraft including navigation instruments, communication radios, and flight management …
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Fast Growing Avionics Technician
Electrical & Electronic
Installs, calibrates, and repairs electronic systems in aircraft including navigation, communication, and radar equipment. Reads wiring diag…
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Stable Biomedical Technician
Electrical & Electronic
Installs, calibrates, and repairs medical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and imaging machines in hospitals and clinics. Performs s…
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Stable Broadcast Technician
Electrical & Electronic
Operates and maintains the electronic equipment that transmits radio and television signals, from studio mixing boards to satellite uplinks.…
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Stable Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Electrical & Electronic
Pulls, terminates, and tests structured cabling for data networks, phone systems, and audiovisual setups in buildings, following wiring stan…
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Fast Growing Computer Hardware Engineer
Electrical & Electronic
They design, test, and refine circuit boards, processors, and other physical components that power computing devices. Prototyping in the lab…
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Stable Electric Motor Repairer
Electrical & Electronic
They disassemble, diagnose, and rebuild electric motors, generators, and transformers to restore them to working order. Reading schematics, …
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Fast Growing Electrical Asset Inspector
Electrical & Electronic
Examines electrical infrastructure such as power lines, substations, and transformers for wear, damage, or code violations. Documents findin…
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Stable Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Electronic
They design electrical systems — from power grids to circuit boards — using simulation software and mathematical models. Testing prototypes,…
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Stable Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrical & Electronic
They build and test electrical equipment, wire prototypes, and assist engineers with lab experiments and field installations. Reading techni…
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Fast Growing Electromechanical Technician
Electrical & Electronic
They operate, test, and maintain equipment that combines electrical and mechanical components, such as automated manufacturing systems. Cali…
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Stable Electronic Instrument Technician
Electrical & Electronic
Calibrates, maintains, and repairs precision electronic instruments used in manufacturing, laboratories, and process control, ensuring measu…
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Fast Growing Electronics Engineer
Electrical & Electronic
They design and develop electronic components and systems — from microchips to communication devices — testing prototypes and refining desig…
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High Demand Energy Storage Engineer
Electrical & Electronic
Designs and optimises battery systems and other energy storage technologies that help balance supply and demand on the power grid. Tests cel…
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Fast Growing Medical Equipment Repairer
Electrical & Electronic
Inspects, maintains, and fixes hospital equipment such as ventilators, imaging machines, and defibrillators. Troubleshoots electronic and me…
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Stable Radiocommunications Technician
Electrical & Electronic
Installs, maintains, and repairs radio transmitters, receivers, and antenna systems used in broadcasting, aviation, or maritime communicatio…
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Stable Rail Signalling Engineer
Electrical & Electronic
Designs, installs, and maintains the electronic signalling and control systems that safely manage train movements across a rail network. Tes…
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Fast Growing Robotics Technician
Electrical & Electronic
Installs, tests, and maintains robotic systems used in manufacturing or research, troubleshooting mechanical and electronic faults to keep a…
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Fast Growing Telecommunications Cable Technician
Electrical & Electronic
Installs, splices, and tests fibre optic and copper cables in telecommunications networks, locating faults and restoring connectivity for ph…
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Fast Growing Telecommunications Equipment Installer
Electrical & Electronic
Sets up and configures routers, switches, and phone systems at customer or enterprise sites, running cables and testing connections to ensur…
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Fast Growing Telecommunications Field Engineer
Electrical & Electronic
Installs and maintains telecommunications infrastructure such as fibre optic cables, mobile towers, and exchange equipment at customer and n…
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Stable Telecommunications Network Designer
Electrical & Electronic
Plans and designs telecommunications networks by selecting equipment, mapping signal coverage, and specifying capacity requirements. Produce…
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Stable Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Electrical & Electronic
Monitors and maintains telecommunications systems by analysing performance data, configuring network equipment, and resolving technical faul…
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What kinds of roles are in Electrical & Electronic?
Traitstack profiles 23 electrical & electronic roles in the Engineering sector, spanning a wide range — from Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) (median $60,000) through Electronic Instrument Technician ($75,000) to Computer Hardware Engineer ($125,000).
What do Electrical & Electronic careers pay?
Across the 23 electrical & electronic roles profiled, median salaries run from about $60,000 (Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)) to $125,000 (Computer Hardware Engineer), with a typical median of $75,000.
What personality suits Electrical & Electronic careers?
Averaged across the 23 electrical & electronic roles profiled, the field skews towards people who are highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (average Conscientiousness 83/100) and steady under pressure — deadlines and setbacks do not rattle them easily (average Emotional Stability 72/100). On interests, 18 of the 23 roles lead with a Realistic (R) profile.
Which Electrical & Electronic careers have the best job outlook?
Of the 23 electrical & electronic roles profiled, 11 are rated growing or excellent for outlook, including Avionics Technician, Computer Hardware Engineer, Electrical Asset Inspector and Electromechanical Technician.