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Communications engineer: job

description
Communications engineers are responsible for the
research, design, development and production of
communications equipment/systems.
What does a communications engineer do? Typical employers | Qualifications and training |
Key skills
Communications engineers design and modify electrical communications systems for
scientific, military, industrial or commercial use. The level of in-depth technical and design
work varies; after a few years of experience many communications engineers will start to
move into managerial and consultancy roles.
Responsibilities typically include:
managing, monitoring the performance of and working as part of a team of
communication engineers/planners
organising/attending meetings
agreeing project budgets, timescales and specifications with clients/managers
undertaking site surveys
ensuring that objectives and deadlines are met
attending conferences and briefings on new products/networks
writing reports and documentation
making presentations
managing resources
liaising with suppliers, customers, directors and other teams of staff
undertaking relevant research
producing and implementing designs
creating test procedures
analysing and interpreting data
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providing technical support

problem solving
producing disaster management plans
Most communications engineers work for telecommunications companies and
manufacturers and installers of communication devices/systems. Self-employment via
consultancy/contract work is possible for individuals with several years' experience.
Jobs are advertised online, by careers services and recruitment agencies, in newspapers
and in relevant publications including The Engineer and TARGETjobs Engineering.

Qualifications and training required

Most communications engineers possess a good honours degree in a relevant subject,
such as electrical/electronic engineering, physics, telecommunications or computer
science. A postgraduate qualification may also be helpful, particularly for research
positions. Relevant experience is also very valuable. Some employers offer final year
project work, sponsorship, vacation work or 'year out' placements which can provide
valuable contacts and a useful insight into the profession.

Key skills for communications engineers

Employers seek committed graduates with good qualifications and strong technical abilities
who are business-minded and capable of working well within a team. Candidates must
have excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, analytical, organisational,
presentation and managerial skills. Some positions require candidates to possess a driving
licence.

Extra information elsewhere:

Engineering Council
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Find and compare postgraduate study courses on TARGETpostgrad

More help from TARGETjobs:

Engineering graduate careers advice
Skills and competencies for graduates

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