satellite-engineer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — satellite engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2072.00 (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2152; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Supplemental] Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
• [Supplemental] Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
• [Core] Determine project material or equipment needs.
• [Core] Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
• [Core] Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
• [Core] Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
• [Core] Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
• [Core] Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
• [Core] Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
• [Supplemental] Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
• [Core] Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
• [Core] Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
• [Core] Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
• [Core] Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
• [Core] Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
• [Supplemental] Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
• [Supplemental] Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
• [Core] Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
• [Supplemental] Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
• [Supplemental] Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.

Detailed work activities

• Advise customers on the use of products or services.
• Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
• Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
• Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
• Create schematic drawings for electronics.
• Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
• Determine operational criteria or specifications.
• Direct industrial production activities.
• Discuss designs or plans with clients.
• Document technical design details.
• Estimate operational costs.
• Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
• Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
• Explain project details to the general public.
• Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
• Operate computer systems.
• Prepare operational reports.
• Prepare project budgets.
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
• Research design or application of green technologies.
• Schedule operational activities.
• Test products for functionality or quality.