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Radio Engineer
Designs radio equipment and communication systems
Develops and maintains devices and systems that transmit signal over radio waves.
What they do
- ▹Designs transmitting and receiving radio equipment
- ▹Configures and calibrates gear using measuring instruments
- ▹Tests signal quality and range
- ▹Fixes technical faults in radio systems
Skills you need
- ▹Physics and electronics
- ▹Precise signal parameter calculations
- ▹Working with oscilloscopes and other instruments
- ▹Technical, methodical thinking
- ▹Patience for long equipment debugging sessions
Focus on these subjects at school
PhysicsMathematics
Where they work
- ▹TV and radio broadcasting companies
- ▹Communications operators and internet providers
- ▹Defense and government agencies
- ▹Companies servicing satellite and radio equipment
Pros
- + In demand across communications, broadcasting and defense
- + Hands-on work with real hardware, not just code
Challenges
- − A narrow specialty limits the number of employers in the country
- − Requires constantly updating knowledge of new equipment
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