Computer Engineering Jobs in the United States
DCS Corporation
Dayton, OH
The DCS Air and Space Technology Sector are seeking a qualified candidate to apply advanced knowledge in the areas of DevSecOps, engineering, computer science, and information technology for the technical design, development, and maintenance of complex programming projects supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). This offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, with state-of-the-art technologies and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop solutions to unique client needs in research and development to improve the performance envelope of software and/or hardware systems and architecture, as well as processing performance.
DCS Corporation
$82004 - $107593
Ridgecrest, CA
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 5 plus years of related experience. Work with research teams to develop and customize software solutions for specific experimental objectives.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$94800 - $148200
West Mifflin, PA
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$63300 - $96900
West Mifflin, PA
Engineers hired into the Bettis Shipboard Applications Unit will work on the development and support of current and novel embedded software architecture components, which will be used for shipboard applications that provide user interface and controls for propulsion plant systems and which provide safety-critical functions for current and future nuclear navy ship classes. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Dahlgren, VA
Bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering.or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Sensor Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SSETS) Landing Page (SSETS-2025-22233): Bowhead is seeking to network with individuals to join our team for newly awarded contract effort to provide engineering and technical support services to support NSWCDD at the warfare center, test facilities,Contractor facilities, and in the field.
DCS Corporation
Dayton, OH
As a member of our team, you will support research and development in Dayton, Ohio, having opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, simulation integration experts, develop, integrate, sustain, and test modeling, simulation, software products for DoD platforms and experiments, and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Description: The DCS Air & Space Technology (AST) Sector is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$85200 - $133200
West Mifflin, PA
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. PPE engineers are responsible for: PPTT components and modules, the interactive portion of the simulated environment, which will be integrated into the overall trainer; electrical and systems engineering of the trainer and supporting infrastructure; PPTT Integration, the holistic physical training envelope and supporting structure and interconnections; and project management of all related work efforts.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$63300 - $96900
West Mifflin, PA
The successful candidate's duties will include maintaining and implementing improvements to hardware and software system designs for various shipboard control systems, development and maintenance of procedures for equipment operation, troubleshooting instrumentation and control system issues, developing and performing equipment tests, performing detailed technical evaluations, and authoring technical reports. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Crane, IN
The Computer Engineer will be working with designing, developing, and testing the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, facilities instruments, components, systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Essential functions will include: Providing technical and engineering support for strategic fire control and navigation systems design, design review, performance and safety testing, test reporting, requirements development and safety assessment.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$63300 - $96900
West Mifflin, PA
Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$94800 - $148200
Niskayuna, NY
Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$94800 - $148200
West Mifflin, PA
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.
JT4
$130000 - $160000
Palmdale, CA
Responsible for designing computer networks and communication systems to include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Internet and Intranet capabilities, and performing network modelling, analysis and planning in developing a networking and communication systems roadmap to include network infrastructure growth and innovative systems and methodologies . JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$63300 - $96900
West Milton, NY
PPE engineers are responsible for: PPTT components and modules, the interactive portion of the simulated environment, which will be integrated into the overall trainer; electrical and systems engineering of the trainer and supporting infrastructure; PPTT Integration, the holistic physical training envelope and supporting structure and interconnections; and project management of all related work efforts. The Propulsion Plant Team Trainer (PPTT) Programs & Engineering (PPE) subdivision is a multi-site organization engaged in the design, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and delivery of the PPTT, a full-scale propulsion plant hardware simulator, to support the Next Generation Training Program (NGTP).
City of Brentwood
$173082 - $210382.32
Brentwood, CA
Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The Engineering Manager will supervise and support a team of professional and technical civil engineering staff involved in the planning, design, inspection, and construction of streets, City facilities, landscaping, lighting, and utility projects.
Mitchell Martin
$165000 - $190000
Tampa, FL
Join our dynamic team as a seasoned data scientist focused on computer vision and machine learning technologies. This remote full-time role involves developing and deploying innovative models and algorithms to enhance user experiences.
SharkNinja
$108800 - $166800
Needham, MA
Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Come help design and deliver the next generation of SharkNinja products from mobile applications that connect consumers to their devices, full-stack architectures that enable seamless experiences, and cross-platform solutions that bring intelligence directly to users' fingertips.
SharkNinja
$108800 - $166800
Needham, MA
Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Come help design and deliver the next generation of SharkNinja products from mobile applications that connect consumers to their devices, full-stack architectures that enable seamless experiences, and cross-platform solutions that bring intelligence directly to users' fingertips.
My Headhunter LLC
Philadelphia, PA
Resource Optimization: Collaborate seamlessly with Systems, Electrical, and other Engineering Managers to strategically allocate engineering assignments, ensuring optimal productivity and alignment with program schedules and goals. Financial Oversight (EVMS/CAM): Function as the Cost Account Manager (CAM), taking responsibility for planning, budgeting, and managing the earned value (EVMS) of assigned work packages.
OneMain Financial
$110000 - $132000
Baltimore, MD
In this role, you will lead the team responsible for our shared application platform and its operational excellence—ensuring deployments run smoothly, environments remain stable, and cross-functional engineering teams are empowered to deliver with consistency and confidence. 8–10+ years of experience in software engineering, 3 or more years of progressive responsibility as an engineer on development teams directly responsible for building and delivering software-intensive systems.
LaGuardia Community College
$82763 - $143146
Long Island City, NY
Six (6) years of progressively responsible full-time paid information systems technology experience, at least eighteen (18) months of which shall have been in an administrative or managerial capacity in the areas of computer applications programming, systems programming, information systems development, data telecommunications, data base administration or a closely related area. Reporting to the IT Computer Systems Manager, Level 6, the IT Computer Systems Manager, Level 3 will be responsible, but not limited to, the following responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects—including application development, infrastructure deployments, and system integrations ensuring alignment with institutional goals and project requirements.
OneMain Financial
$96000 - $115200
Irving, TX
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a technology advocate, and an empathetic leader who can drive innovation, foster collaboration, mentor team members, and deliver cutting-edge software solutions. See OneMain Financial Privacy Policy at https://www.onemainfinancial.com/legal and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions.
Mitchell Martin
$63.7 - $91
New York, NY
By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. Cloud Services | Data Pipelines | Graph Databases | Machine Learning Platforms | Containerization Technologies | Infrastructure-as-Code Tools.
Boeing
$160650 - $217350
Hazelwood, MO
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Government Vehicle Health Management Systems (GVHMS) team and lead the team of software engineers, focusing software test engineering based in Hazelwood, MO.
OneMain Financial
$105000 - $126000
Baltimore, MD
As an ideal candidate, you will be responsible for managing and scaling a talented team of ServiceNow analysts, engineers and specialists while positioning the platform as a strategic enabler for partner teams across the enterprise such as Prod Ops, App Dev, EA, IAM, HR, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, Procurement, Finance, Cyber. Rather than owning functional delivery in those domains, your responsibility will be to ensure the ServiceNow platform, and the team deliver the workflows, automations, integrations, insights, and AI-driven enhancements these teams need to operate effectively, securely, and at scale.
OneMain Financial
$130000 - $156000
Irving, TX
As the SRE Team Lead, you will be responsible for the technical leadership of a talented team of site reliability engineers dedicated to maintaining and improving the reliability, scalability, and performance of our critical systems and services. You will serve as a technical leader and mentor, driving strategic initiatives around automation, incident management, observability and system design while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and product teams.
Jobot
$150000 - $175000
Irvine, CA
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Jobot
$145000 - $165000
Los Angeles, CA
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Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations
Northbrook, IL
Leverage Azure platform services, including but not limited to: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Azure DevOps. Medline Industries has an immediate opening for a highly experienced and motivated senior manager of Software Engineering to lead our team in modernizing our warehouse management system.
OneMain Financial
$96000 - $115200
Charlotte, NC
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Boeing
$170000 - $230000
Saint Charles, MO
The Direct Attack Avionics team works in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including other engineering capabilities, program and project managers, support organizations such as supply chain, finance, and scheduling, subcontractors, and Direct Attack weapons customers including United States Air Force, United States Navy, and International Customers. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
Jobot
$140000 - $170000
Sandy Springs, GA
We partner with top cloud platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean, and dbt to deliver innovative data, cloud, and machine learning solutions that help enterprises unlock the true power of their data. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
OneMain Financial
$120000 - $144000
Irving, TX
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CloudLabs Inc.
Robbinsville, NJ
Requires Master’s degrees in Computer Science & Engineering or related area and background with Windchill PLM systems and knowledge with Windchill PDMLink administration, upgrades, and integrations across multiple versions. Configure enterprise LDAP for corporate user access, design advanced access controls, and replicate data to globally distributed file servers for efficient user access.
Sewickley Academy
Sewickley, PA
Exposing students to the scope of computer science studies, from abstract ideas (determining what problems can be solved with computers and the complexity of the algorithms that solve them) to the tangible (designing applications that perform well on handheld devices, that are easy to use, and that uphold security measures). The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher of Computer Science, a skilled user of technology and 21st century pedagogy, an eager participant and collaborator in school life, committed to fostering positive relationships for learning, and dedicated to our core principles of knowledge, character, and community.
aap3
St Louis, MO
Presents himself/herself well to customers with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, applying appropriate grammar; listen attentively before proposing solutions; present ideas in a logical, compelling manner in both small and large group settings; communicate technical information to a non-technical audience; and integrate large volumes of information from multiple sources. · Monitor day-to-day activities for data center operations related to electrical / mechanical equipment, end of life evaluation, load capacity, expansion, etc.in conjunction with our Site Operations team to provide engineering leadership and support.
eGain Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA
As organizations recognize the critical value of trusted knowledge and content feeding AI systems, eGain provides the single source of truth—explainable, reliable, and maintainable—that serves as the repository for all enterprise know-how including SOPs, policy documents, troubleshooting guides, and product information. You’ll be responsible for building robust, scalable systems that serve as the backbone for enterprise knowledge operations, ensuring our platform can handle the demands of the world’s most sophisticated organizations.
Airlines Reporting Corporation
$123800 - $204300
Arlington, VA
Partner with Product Teams, Product Owners, Enterprise Support Engineers, and Solution Architects, and any other key stakeholder to analyze the business needs and improve supportability, scalability, and recovery for the engineered solutions. Develop DevOps Engineering team members by ensuring individuals have the tools and resources to continue to learn and grow in their roles, keeping abreast of the latest tools and technologies in their area of specializations.
Sarnova
Dublin, OH
In these newly created software development leadership roles (2), you will enable Sarnova’s/Cardio Partners technology organization to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliably. Summary: As the Software Engineering Manager, you will build and lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering enterprise technology software solutions and driving Agile delivery excellence.
Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations
Northbrook, IL
The Infrastructure Engineering leader has a product mindset, makes data-driven decisions, champions and evangelizes Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration Management, and embeds observability to drive and measure Service Level Agreements and Service Level Objectives for enterprise applications and platforms. Database Services: provide reliable platforms for enterprise databases (e.g., Oracle/SQL Server/MySQL); automate provisioning, patching, backup & recovery; ensure performance, capacity, and RPO/RTO targets are met.
Thorlabs
$22.35 - $33
Newton, NJ
Assist in supporting the product line with a willingness to learn about products relating to thin film coatings, lenses, fiber optics, polarization optics, prisms, gratings, opto-mechanics, collimators, isolators, spectroscopy accessories, microscopy sub-assemblies, etc. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of jobrelated equipment.
GTT
Glendale, AZ
The ideal candidate brings deep architectural expertise in Azure Data Lake and Databricks, strong security and governance knowledge, and a proven ability to lead technical teams delivering scalable, compliant, and high-performance data solutions. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Software Engineering Lead to spearhead data initiatives, with a primary focus on Azure Data Lake and related technologies.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
$64200 - $96400
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide engineering technical support for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)’s civil, electrical, mechanical and facilities engineers and/or architects and others as directed by the managing engineer in areas of engineering and architectural design, PRT Systems, plan preparation, design review, specification development, construction inspection and monitoring contract progress for the Operations Division. • Performs field inspections including monitoring and coordination of contractors and consultants and maintains accurate records pertaining to design and construction progress, schedules, costs, quality control, work activities, conditions, and as-built documents.
1010 Analog Devices Inc.
$108800 - $149600
Wilmington, MA
The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $108,800 to $149,600.Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location , experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
L3Harris Technologies
Waco, TX
This combined with a very diverse business base, from fixed-wing to rotary-wing aircraft, from state-of-the-art military technology to opulent head of state interiors, from aluminum to composite structures, the opportunity to broaden your engineering skill set and accelerate your career path is available at L3Harris Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, TX. Mechanical engineers are responsible for developing designs ranging from the integration of state-of-the-art airborne systems into special mission aircraft to developing specialized aircraft modifications.
L3Harris Technologies
Greenville, TX
With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
$63300 - $96900
West Mifflin, PA
Experience with thermal-hydraulic analysis, scripting, and coding preferably with reactor safety computer codes such as RELAP5-3D or MELCOR or post-processing in MATLAB or Python; Strong interest in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and other related subjects; Ability to understand large/complex systems including fluids, heat transfer, instrumentation and control systems, and electrical components; Strong written and verbal communications skills with an ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner. The successful candidate's duties could include, but are not limited to: thermal hydraulic model development and analysis, researching and developing probabilistic models for reactor plant safety, understanding and communicating nuclear plant accident progression, developing scripts to run our models and post-process results, working productively and efficiently with a team of knowledgeable professionals to document different analyses, and understanding and communicating results to coworkers, managers, and Naval Reactors.
Lane Enterprises Inc
$157000 - $202000
Camp Hill, PA
The Engineering Director evaluates current engineering capacity, identifies staffing needs, leads product development initiatives, and provides training to strengthen Lane’s technical expertise. This role provides strategic direction to ensure Lane’s technical capabilities align with organizational needs, while also serving as an industry leader for Lane within ASTM, AASHTO, NCSPA and PPI.
Calibre Systems
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
This role is ideal for a highly technical and innovative software engineer with experience designing, developing, and optimizing full-stack solutions to support advanced AI initiatives in a secure, mission-critical environment. CALIBRE is an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) through the AI Talent contract.
NAPCO Security Technologies
Amityville, NY
Company: NAPCO Security Technologies, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of reliable, innovative solutions for physical security, access control, locking, cellular communications, sub-GHz wireless communications, cloud-based systems and commercial fire protection for residential, commercial & institutional premises and campuses for over 50 years, headquartered in Amityville, Long Island NY, seeks an Engineering Technical Project Coordinator to join our Engineering team. Support development Engineers on various projects by ensuring adherence to process, regularly meeting with each development team, following up to track/close open items, maintaining specifications and preparing weekly status reports for management.
Computer Engineering Jobs Overview
Do you like working with computers, including everything from hardware systems to software programming? Find an exciting, engaging career in computer engineering that lets you put your skills to work. Computer engineering jobs involve designing and operating the components of a computer.
You can do everything from building circuit boards in a manufacturing facility to creating firmware for a new computer product. In addition to being an interesting blend of math, science, and creativity, computer engineering is also a reliable, dependable position. It's a full-time job with stable hours in a comfortable office or lab environment.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer engineering has a growth rate of 5%, and roughly 5,300 new openings develop each year. As a computer engineer, you'll be in high demand in technology, electronics, manufacturing, and government industries.
Salary
Computer engineering jobs pay a higher-than-average salary. The median wage for computer engineers is $128,170. Some may make as much as $208,000 or as little as $77,000.
If you want to earn a high salary, it's important to choose your employer carefully. Research and development jobs pay the most. Other high-paying related industries include computer manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, and computer systems design. Many of the biggest salaries for computer engineering jobs are offered in California cities like San Jose and Oakland.
Interested in seeing how much you can make as a computer engineer? Check our salary calculator to find out more.
How to Find Jobs That Fit You
Computer engineering jobs come in all shapes and sizes, so it's easy to customize your job search. If you want the perfect job that suits your personality, career goals, and lifestyle needs, follow these tips.
Know Your Own Strengths and Weaknesses
Knowing yourself — including where your strengths and weaknesses lie — is an essential part of finding the right job. Consider how your experience has prepared you for the job market and think about what you still need to learn.
Here are some of the most important skills that employers look for in a computer engineer:
- Technical skills, such as coding, programming, and software development knowledge.
- Communication and being able to work well within a team.
- Creativity and problem-solving abilities, especially when debugging or developing alternative solutions.
- Adaptability to new technologies and a willingness to learn.
Carefully Review the Job Description
Be sure to read the job listing from top to bottom. Pay close attention to details like wages, work schedules, and job responsibilities. Keep in mind that some employers will be more flexible with remote computer engineering than others.
Take note of all of the qualifications. Some listings may require experience with specific front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, TypeScript, or CSS3. On the other hand, many employers require a degree in a related field but offer more on-site training.
Research the Company
Instead of just going off the information in the job listing alone, learn about the company. Research their website to see if their values and goals match your own. It's also helpful to learn about their reputation and see what other employees say about the work environment.
Think Long-Term
It's easy to get caught up in immediate questions like, "Will the salary let me save for vacation?" However, you should also consider your future.
Think about whether the job fits into your career goals and see whether it will prepare you for further advancement. Look for jobs that offer opportunities for promotions and career movement.
Applying for Computer Engineering Jobs
Applying for computer engineering jobs requires you to stand out from other candidates. Do this by customizing your application.
Instead of using the same strategy for every job, make sure to read the job description and make an application that emphasizes you have the key skills the employer is looking for. With a little time and effort, you can craft an excellent application.
Create an Excellent Resume
Your resume is your chance to leave a lasting impression on the hiring manager. To make sure they're fully aware of why you'd be a great candidate for a job, follow these tips:
- Scan the job listing for keywords like "Cognex EasyBuilder," and include those keywords in your resume.
- Keep your resume short, and include only relevant details.
- Consider using the Monster Professional Resume Service to get the perfect resume.
- Emphasize knowledge of popular hardware and software like Keyence, Matrox Design Assistant, or Basler.
Tailor Your Cover Letter to the Position
You're a computer engineer, not a novelist, so the idea of writing a cover letter may sound scary. However, the truth is that they're not too tricky. You just need to simply, clearly state who you are, why you want the job, and why you'd be a valuable asset. For inspiration, check out this software engineer cover letter example. It includes the applicant's technical expertise and programming language knowledge, so the company can see why they're a good fit.
Fill Out the Application
The final step is the simplest one of all. Monster makes it fast and easy to apply for computer engineering jobs. You can create an account with just your name and email address. Then, go to the job posting you're interested in and click "Apply."
We'll guide you through filling out your profile and sharing all relevant details. Once you double-check your application and submit it, the employer has everything they need to make a decision.
The Importance of Following Up
After applying, don't forget to follow up if you haven't heard back in about a week. Following up gives you a great chance to ensure your resume doesn't get lost in a pile of similar submissions. It also gives the person looking at applications a chance to provide you with feedback or ask for more information about your qualifications.
When applying for computer engineering jobs, you might not necessarily have a phone number you can call. Instead, consider sending an email to the hiring manager or HR team. For example, this sample follow-up letter shows how to politely emphasize your interest.
Interviewing for Computer Engineering Jobs
If you've written an excellent resume and crafted a great cover letter, it's more likely that you'll land an interview. Here are some ways to make your interview go as smoothly as possible.
Plan Ahead for Your Interview
It's rare for "winging it" to be a successful strategy for computer engineering jobs. This field values precision and thoughtfulness, so show you took the time to prepare for your interview.
Before the interview, look up the company and learn more about what they do. Prepare some questions about the company, and think about the types of questions they might ask. These are a few possible inquiries from hiring managers:
- Why do you want to be a computer engineer?
- Explain how you overcame a difficult debugging or troubleshooting task.
- What are the programming languages you know best?
- Talk about a project that you successfully completed.
- What are your specialties in software development?
Don't forget to brush up on your skills, too. Most computer engineering jobs include technical portions. Look at the job description to get an idea of what skills you need to practice. For example, if it mentions you need to know Java, make sure to go over these common Java interview questions beforehand.
What to Expect During the Interview
Computer engineering interviews can take quite a while. Many companies recruit in multiple rounds. They may start with a virtual interview and then schedule the next round in person.
Computer engineering interviews include some basic questions to learn about you and see if you'd be a good fit. You'll need to be polite and friendly while still showcasing the fact that you're smart and motivated.
Your interview will usually include software or technical questions as well. You may need to solve a few problems, troubleshoot an issue, or discuss a project.
Computer Engineering Interview Tips
Here are some other helpful points to consider before your interview:
- Don't stress if you don't know the answer to a technical question the interview asks. Be honest about it, and instead bring up similar experiences you’ve had to show how you would approach the issue.
- If you have past experience, try to work in concrete references to how you saved time or money for your past employer.
- Look up interview methods like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, and Result) to give you a framework for handling each question.
- Computer engineering interviews usually aren't formal, but check to see if there is an office dress code. At a minimum, wear slacks or a skirt, nice shoes, and a button-down shirt.
- Within 24 hours, send a thank-you note via email.
- Follow up if you don't hear back within a week. Always remain polite and professional.
How to Handle Job Offers
If everything goes well, you could end up with a job offer. This is a very exciting event, but you still need to approach it thoughtfully.
Most computer engineering companies will send you a formal, written job offer. However, some may pick a more casual approach like an email or a phone call. When you get the offer, you don't need to decide right away. Most job offers will tell you how long you have to reply, or if they don't, you can usually take 24 to 48 hours to think about it.
When considering a job offer, take a close look at the salary and benefits. Make sure it meets industry standards, and do some brief calculations to see if it covers the cost of living in your area.
You also need to carefully examine the required duties to see whether you feel comfortable performing them. Consider whether the job will fulfill your interests, and decide if the schedule suits your needs.
With any job offer, you have three options: You can accept it, you can decline it, or you can negotiate. Negotiating is very common in the computer engineering industry. Most employers do not expect engineers to accept their first offer.
Though it can feel a little awkward, negotiation is worthwhile if you like the job but just want to adjust a few things. For best results, try these negotiating tips:
- Email the hiring manager and politely thank them for the opportunity. Mention that you have a few questions, and ask to talk over the phone or in person.
- During negotiation, emphasize how excited you are to work with the company.
- Explain that your research shows comparable salaries are higher, and ask if the company is willing to negotiate.
- In addition to salary, you can discuss other job benefits like relocation fees, job titles, retirement packages, and vacation days.
- Always remain polite and friendly, and illustrate your worth to the company.
Career Paths to Consider
Computer engineers have a few different options to pursue. Some choose to stay in the same field and seek positions with more responsibility.
For example, you could become a director of engineering and oversee a whole team of other computer engineers. This can include working on very large projects, so it can be both personally and financially rewarding.
Other computer engineers may choose to use their skills to branch out into other careers. You can start designing your own computer products or even become a CEO of a tech company.
If you work in research and development, you could eventually become a computer and information technology research scientist. Computer engineers also have the potential to move into other branches of engineering like aerospace engineering.
If you want to advance your career, it's important to get more experience or education. For positions where you will be overseeing others, having five to 10 years of experience in the industry is useful.
For jobs where you need specialized skills, you may want to get a postgraduate degree. For example, a doctorate in machine learning or a master's in business administration can give you specialized credentials.
Similar Occupations
If you're considering computer engineering jobs but aren't quite settled on this career path yet, don't forget that you have a lot of other opportunities. Some popular options that employ similar skills include: