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Computer Engineer

 

 

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Computer Engineer:

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

 

 

Occupation Specific Tasks:


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Task Description

Advise customer about, or perform, maintenance of software system.
Analyze information to determine, recommend and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
Confer with data processing and project managers to obtain information on limitations and capabilities for data processing projects.
Consult with customers and/or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.
Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems.
Coordinate installation of software system.
Design and develop software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures.
Direct software programming and development of documentation.
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Supervise and assign work to programmers, designers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.
Train users to use new or modified equipment.
Utilize microcontrollers to develop control signals, implement control algorithms and measure process variables such as temperatures, pressures and positions.

 

  Detailed Work Activities.

adjust computer operation system
advise clients regarding engineering problems
analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
check hardware or software to determine reliability
communicate technical information
conduct performance testing
confer with management or users
consult with customers concerning needs
design computer hardware or software interface
design control systems
design data processing systems
design data security systems
design electronic equipment
design hardware or software systems
design systems in cooperation with colleagues
develop computer performance standards
develop mathematical or computer languages
develop or maintain databases
develop tables depicting data
evaluate computer system user requests or requirements
evaluate prototype computer software systems
follow data security procedures
follow data storage procedures
follow statistical process control procedures
make presentations
prepare technical reports or related documentation
program computers for electronic engineering applications
program mainframe computer
provide technical computer training
read blueprints
read manufacturing outlines for electronic products
read schematics
read technical drawings
recommend purchase, repair, or modification of equipment
recommend software or hardware purchases
resolve engineering or science problems
revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
test computer programs or systems
train workers in use of equipment
understand detailed electronic design specifications
understand engineering data or reports
use computer networking technology
use computer programming language
use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
use knowledge of mainframe computers
use project management techniques
use scientific research methodology
use spreadsheet software
write business correspondence
write computer software, programs, or code
write documentation for computer programming
write technical specifications for computer systems, software or applications

 

 

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