What it pays
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Half of all Electrical Engineers in the U.S. earn more than $120,630 a year — the middle 80% land between $76,550 and $184,300. About 198,750 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Electrical Engineers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$120,630typical pay / year
198,750people in this work
$184,300+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing5
Analyze electrical system requirements
+Determine the ground station's electrical loads for the new antenna array, list peak and continuous currents,…
Analyze electrical system requirements
+Determine the ground station's electrical loads for the new antenna array, list peak and continuous currents, required earthing and fault protection to meet UK safety regs, and produce a parts list with procurement priorities for next-quarter tender.
The tools that do the workLinuxjob descriptionsO*NET
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Create circuit diagrams and models
+Draft complete circuit diagrams and build component models for the antenna power distribution, include cable…
Create circuit diagrams and models
+Draft complete circuit diagrams and build component models for the antenna power distribution, include cable sizing, protection devices, connector types and wiring harness layouts so installation crew can assemble without queries.
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Test electrical equipment and systems
+Test the radar transmitter rack and associated power distribution panels, verify insulation resistance and…
Test electrical equipment and systems
+Test the radar transmitter rack and associated power distribution panels, verify insulation resistance and correct interlock operation, log all measurements with pass/fail against the electrical checklist, and escalate any failures to maintenance with photos and timestamps today.
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Liaise with clients and project teams
+Send a concise status note to AeroSat project leads and client contacts summarising current ground station…
Liaise with clients and project teams
+Send a concise status note to AeroSat project leads and client contacts summarising current ground station availability, outstanding action items, the two‑week workplan, and propose a Friday conference call to resolve the antenna interface questions.
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Perform detailed calculations for system design
+Perform detailed power and link-budget calculations for the new antenna installation, document assumptions…
Perform detailed calculations for system design
+Perform detailed power and link-budget calculations for the new antenna installation, document assumptions and margin by sub-system, and produce a signed calculation pack for design review before Thursday's engineering meeting.
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Coordinate1
Ensure projects meet safety standards
+Audit the current project against the safety standard checklist, record non-conformances with evidence,…
Ensure projects meet safety standards
+Audit the current project against the safety standard checklist, record non-conformances with evidence, assign corrective actions to leads with deadlines, and file the completed safety report to the program compliance office by end of day Friday.
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The daily work14
Develop electrical power generation and distribution systems
+Design the station's electrical power generation and distribution layout for the new antenna site, calculate…
Develop electrical power generation and distribution systems
+Design the station's electrical power generation and distribution layout for the new antenna site, calculate load schedules and redundancy, specify generators, switchgear and cabling to meet UK safety regs, then produce construction-ready drawings and a cost estimate by next Wednesday.
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Evaluate systems and recommend repairs
+Inspect the primary and backup power racks and distribution panels at Site 7, record measured voltages,…
Evaluate systems and recommend repairs
+Inspect the primary and backup power racks and distribution panels at Site 7, record measured voltages, harmonics and breaker trips, recommend specific repairs or replacements with part numbers and urgency ratings, and issue a repair instruction to procurement by Friday.
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Research electronic devices and systems
+Survey available RF front-end power supplies and telemetry converters, compare efficiency, MTBF and…
Research electronic devices and systems
+Survey available RF front-end power supplies and telemetry converters, compare efficiency, MTBF and compliance to our site environmental limits, shortlist three vendor models with pros, cons and procurement cost estimates for the technical review on Tuesday.
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Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
+Run a two-hour training session for junior engineers on safe isolation procedures, load shedding sequence and…
Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
+Run a two-hour training session for junior engineers on safe isolation procedures, load shedding sequence and emergency generator handover using the Site 3 single-line diagrams, hand out competency checklists and schedule one-on-one assessments next week.
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Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
+Bench-test competing modem power modules for transient response, document measured startup currents, thermal…
Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
+Bench-test competing modem power modules for transient response, document measured startup currents, thermal rise and EMI performance, compare to our spec and write a vendor scorecard recommending acceptance, rejection or further testing by Thursday.
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Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
+Draft the capital project brief for replacing the Site 2 UPS and diesel generator: define scope, safety…
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
+Draft the capital project brief for replacing the Site 2 UPS and diesel generator: define scope, safety compliance steps, load growth assumptions, procurement timeline, estimated CAPEX and an approval milestone for the March board meeting.
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Ensure compliance with safety legislation
+Review the site electrical layout, compare it against the 2019 workplace electrical safety regulations and…
Ensure compliance with safety legislation
+Review the site electrical layout, compare it against the 2019 workplace electrical safety regulations and the site risk register, list every non-compliant item with clause references, recommended remedial action, estimated cost and who must sign off, then schedule the fixes before the next launch window.
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Use a computer
+Log into the station network, verify the telemetry server, power distribution unit and antenna controller are…
Use a computer
+Log into the station network, verify the telemetry server, power distribution unit and antenna controller are reachable, capture system uptime, current load and error logs for the last 72 hours, and report anomalies with screenshots and suggested next steps.
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Develop maintenance and testing procedures
+Write step-by-step maintenance and test procedures for the 12kW transmitter rack, including daily warm-up…
Develop maintenance and testing procedures
+Write step-by-step maintenance and test procedures for the 12kW transmitter rack, including daily warm-up checks, monthly RF alignment steps with pass/fail criteria, safety isolation steps that meet local electrical regs, and an equipment list with spare parts lead times.
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Oversee technicians and craftspeople
+Create a two-week supervision plan for the carousel of technicians and craft electricians for the H-pol…
Oversee technicians and craftspeople
+Create a two-week supervision plan for the carousel of technicians and craft electricians for the H-pol antenna upgrade: daily task allocations, competency checks to run the cranes, safety brief content, and who signs off each completed task.
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Implement systems for remote operation and data transfer
+Design the remote-operation and data-transfer system for the telemetry array: methods for secure remote…
Implement systems for remote operation and data transfer
+Design the remote-operation and data-transfer system for the telemetry array: methods for secure remote login, automated data pull schedule, failure and retry logic, bandwidth limits, and test cases to validate end-to-end transfer to the archive.
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Apply principles of electromagnetism and electronics
+Draft practical lab exercises and reference notes that demonstrate antenna near-field coupling, impedance…
Apply principles of electromagnetism and electronics
+Draft practical lab exercises and reference notes that demonstrate antenna near-field coupling, impedance matching, and filter behaviour, including expected measurements, circuit schematics, and safety warnings for bench testing.
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Integrate electrical components into larger systems
+Produce an integration checklist for fitting power supplies, surge protection and control I/O into the comms…
Integrate electrical components into larger systems
+Produce an integration checklist for fitting power supplies, surge protection and control I/O into the comms shelter rack: mechanical mounting sequence, wiring diagrams with wire gauge and breaker settings, and EMC mitigation steps to verify after install.
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Supervise the procurement of mining electrical equipment
+Prepare a procurement supervision brief for buying mining-grade switchgear: required specifications, safety…
Supervise the procurement of mining electrical equipment
+Prepare a procurement supervision brief for buying mining-grade switchgear: required specifications, safety compliance tests to demand from suppliers, inspection plan on delivery, and approval gates before payment runs.
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