By: Diana Drake

COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEER

They design, develop, and test computer

systems and components. Also, create

new directions in computer hardware and

create advances in computer technology.

Computer hardware engineers usually work in

research laboratories that build and test various

types of computer models.

WHAT IT’S LIKE

A Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. Important characteristics include: Analytical skills, Creativity,

Critical-thinking skills, Problem-solving, and

Speaking skills.

HOW TO GET READY

They make $100,920 per year.

PAY

Currently, there are 83,300 jobs.

AMOUNT OF JOBS

The employment change 2012-22 is 6,200

Or 7%

THE FUTURE

Similar occupations include:• Aerospace engineers

• Computer & information research scientists• Computer network architects• Computer programmers

• Electrical and electronic engineers

JOBS LIKE THIS

• Computer Hardware Engineers research, design, and develop computer components.

• There is a growing amounting of jobs. • They make $100,920 annually.• It requires a bachelor’s degree.

CONCLUSION