JobSOC 17-2061

Computer Hardware Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

4 programs

Computer Engineering, General14.0901
Computer Hardware Engineering14.0902
Electrical and Electronics Engineering14.1001
Electrical and Computer Engineering14.4701

02.

Draws on

Computers and Electronics4.7 of 5
Engineering and Technology4.7 of 5
Design4.1 of 5
Mathematics4.1 of 5
English Language3.8 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.