Microsystems Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
SOC: 17-2199.06
Common Job Titles
Process EngineerProduct Design EngineerProject EngineerRadio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Microsystems Engineers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
150,750
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $62,840 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $183,510 |
| Workers on average earn | $121,720 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics4.6/5
- Engineering and Technology4.6/5
- Mathematics4.1/5
- Physics4.0/5
- Design3.9/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe PhotoshopApple macOSAutodesk AutoCADBashCC#C++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksFacebookGitJavaScriptLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows ServerMicrosoft WordOracle JavaPerlPythonSAP softwareSASShell scriptThe MathWorks MATLABUNIX
Technology Skills
ANSYS LS-DYNAANSYS MultiphysicsAnisotropic Crystalline Etch Simulation ACESAnsys FluentBeige Bag Software B2 SpiceCAzMCOMSOL MultiphysicsCadence PSpice
Tools & Equipment
Atomic force microscopes AFMAtomic layer deposition ALD systemsChemical mechanical polishing CMP systemsContact angle measurement systemsContact mask alignersCountdown timersCritical point dryersCurve tracers