Nanosystems Engineers

Also Called:

Master's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$62,130

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Nanosystems Engineers do

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.

  • Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
  • Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
  • Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Semiconductor process systems
  • Scanning electron microscopes
  • Spectrometers
  • Laboratory evaporators
  • Binocular light compound microscopes

Technology

Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Dassasult Systemes Abaqus
UTQUANT

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Science
  • Writing

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
product and service development
computers and electronics
Math and Science
physics
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • 38% Master's degree
  • 29% Doctoral degree
  • 8% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Locomotive Engineers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Automotive Engineering Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Architectural & Engineering Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Nanosystems Engineers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management

    Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Innovation
  • Persistence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Initiative

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Nanosystems Engineers across the country typically make.

$29.87 / hour
$62,130 /year

Entry Level

$53.83 / hour
$111,970 /year

Median Level

$85.10 / hour
$177,020 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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