Description
Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
Interests
- Conventional
- Realistic
- Investigative
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
- Dependability
Tasks
- Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
- Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
- Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
- Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
- Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Thinking Creatively
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Program testing software
- Presentation software
- Development environment software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Operating system software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Design
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer LicenseCertifying Organization
Federal Communications Commission
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
GMDSS Radio Operator LicenseCertifying Organization
Federal Communications Commission
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Ship Radar EndorsementCertifying Organization
Federal Communications Commission
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
GMDSS Radio Maintainer LicenseCertifying Organization
Federal Communications Commission
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $74,778 |
| Median (50%) | $116,294 |
| High (90%) | $175,558 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 98,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 107,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 9%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 9%
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