Other Electronics Engineers
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STARTING PAY£30,000 - £38,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Other Electronics Engineers
Other electronics engineers play a pivotal role in driving innovation and sustainability across various sectors, from telecommunications to renewable energy. Their expertise not only enhances technology but also contributes significantly to addressing global challenges, making this a vital and rewarding career path in the UK.
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AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Electronics EngineerAs a Junior Electronics Engineer, you will assist in the design and testing of electronic components, gaining hands-on experience while working under the guidance of senior engineers.£30,000 - £38,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Electronics EngineerIn this role, you will take on more complex projects, leading design efforts and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product development.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Electronics EngineerAs a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will oversee projects from conception to completion, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation within your team.£70,000+
Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Astronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Electrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Electronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Mechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Music TechnologyLeeds Beckett University · DegreeAstronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · DegreeElectrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · DegreeElectronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeMechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · DegreeMechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · Degree