Hot Areas in EE: Job Growth, Development, & More

In summary, the hot areas in EE currently include mixed signal chip design, RF, and anything related to weapons development. The industry has shifted to other countries, making it more difficult for design engineers. However, there is still demand for power distribution and nuclear power is expected to make a comeback. Green power is also a growing industry, particularly in the areas of electrical storage devices and transmission technology. Graphene and its potential for breakthroughs has caught the interest of the scientific community and is an area worth researching.
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What are the hot areas in EE right now? By "hot", I mean the areas with the most job growth, the most prospect for development, the most needs and the most questions to be answered.

(Analog devices? Digital design paradigms? Signal Processing? Meta-materials? Optical Networks?... Nonlinear optics?...)
 
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power
 
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So much of the industry has gone out of country. There are plenty of run of the mill engineers in China and India. Simply being a design engineer is more difficult than it once was. RF, mixed signal chip design, anything that supports weapons development is currently hot.
Then, there's the less exotic, but much more common jobs of electrical power distribution, load projects, etc. I'm looking forward to the near future when nuclear power will come back around. I'd love for my kid to get into such a stable career.
And if it's boring, get you a hobby at home...
 
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Green power is a very growth-oriented industry right now.
 
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Extremely high demand on electrical storage devices, transmission technology and electricity generation.
power, power, oh, and power...
photovoltaic research has high potential, but breakthroughs are still needed. look into this one.
Graphene based technology has accrued massive interest in the scientific world. See the recent Nobel Prize on graphene. Wiki or Google Graphene for more information.

According to http://www.int.washington.edu/REU/2008/Presentations/Friedline.pdf graphene is one of the most expensive materials on the planet at ~1,000 USD for the size of the cross section of a human hair. Big bucks to make here given advancements and ingenuity.

Good luck

-Tay
 
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Mixed signal ASICs, RF ASICs.
 

1. What are some of the current hot areas in EE for job growth?

Some of the current hot areas in EE for job growth include artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and renewable energy.

2. How has the development of new technologies affected the job market in EE?

The development of new technologies has greatly increased job opportunities in the field of EE. With the rise of emerging technologies such as AI and IoT, there is a growing demand for engineers with specialized skills and knowledge in these areas.

3. What are some skills and qualifications that are in high demand for EE jobs?

Some of the most in-demand skills and qualifications for EE jobs include proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Java, knowledge of digital signal processing, experience with circuit design and analysis, and familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI and IoT.

4. How has the job market in EE changed in recent years?

The job market in EE has seen significant growth and change in recent years. With the rapid development of new technologies, there is a high demand for engineers with specialized skills in these areas, and the job market has become more competitive.

5. What are some emerging areas in EE that are expected to see growth in the future?

Some emerging areas in EE that are expected to see significant growth in the future include quantum computing, 5G technology, and biotechnology. These areas have the potential to revolutionize industries and open up new job opportunities for engineers.

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