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Potential Careers

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV engineering science allows you to hone your technology skills while preparing for an exciting career path.

Research shows that two years after graduation, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV engineering graduates earn more than 25 per cent/year than the average B.C. university graduate (Source: BC Stats). But choosing your career also involves understanding the types of problems you want to solve, where your strengths lie and the types of work environments you enjoy.

All ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV engineering science graduates develop a set of core skills in these areas:

  • Electronics engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Electronic Hardware Design
  • Control Systems Design
  • Mathematics
  • Computer programming
  • Teamwork, business and project management

In addition, senior-level ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses help you gain skills that apply to certain career paths. Below are some industry careers and the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses that can help prepare you for these pathways.

Biomedical engineers

Want to build technologies that save lives? Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes, such as developing new assistive devices, diagnostic tools or medical instruments. These engineers close the gap between engineering and medicine by combining the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with biomedical knowledge and human physiology to advance healthcare treatment, including diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy.

Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Biomedical Engineering Directions
  •  - Digital/Medical Image Processing

Computer engineers

Computer engineers research, design and build computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, such as computer processors. Computer engineers may specialize in a number of areas, including analog and digital signal processing, fibre optics, integrated circuits, lasers, microprocessors, microwaves and radio astronomy. Many computer engineers are required to work with software and electrical systems, although the focus of these engineers is related to computer and telecommunications hardware or to network system and data communication.

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Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Software Design and Analysis for Engineers
  •  - Introduction to Computer Organization
  •  - Digital Systems Design
  •  - Embedded and Real Time System Software
  •  - Communication Networks

Electronics engineers 

Electronics engineers perform design for electrical power and communications systems, and instrumentation and control systems. They also apply engineering science to make consumer electronics and a wide range of other items, such as medical equipment, video and space technology, environmental monitoring systems, robotics, etc.  Utility companies – electric, gas, telephone – and high-tech companies such as Samsung and Google are employers that will likely experience an increased need for these types of engineers.

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Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Microelectronics I
  •  - Electric Circuits II
  •  - Electronic Devices

Robotics Specialist 

A robotics specialist is a behind-the-scenes designer, who is responsible for creating robots and robotic systems that are able to perform duties that humans are either unable or prefer not to complete. Through their creations, a robotics engineer helps to make jobs safer, easier, and more efficient, particularly in the manufacturing industry. See more at .

Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Introduction to Mechanical Design
  •  - Introduction to Electro-Mechanical Sensors and Actuators
  •  - Modern Control Systems
  •  - Introduction to Robotics

Software Engineers and Developers 

Software engineers and developers research, design, integrate, evaluate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software. Small companies require software engineers to have a broad skill-base and be proficient in many computer languages. Software engineers must understand the environment in which the software will be used. They must keep in close communication with the end-users as the software product evolves and through its testing phases.

Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Software Design and Analysis for Engineers
  •  - Embedded and Real Time System Software
  •  - VLSI Systems Design

Systems Engineers 

A systems engineer combines skills in software design, mathematical analaysis, robotics, mechanical systems and electronics systems to create new technologies that solve problems. Systems engineers are responsible for planning and developing an organization’s systems infrastructure. They improve and transform manual processes into automated tools and systems by writing high-quality, functional code and assembling automated hardware. They find ways to solve technical challenges through research, proof of concept and adoption of new practices and innovations.  

Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Digital Systems Design
  •  - Linear Systems
  •  - Introduction to Mechanical Design
  •  - Digital Signal Processing
  •  - Introduction to Robotics

Communications Systems Engineers 

Communications systems engineers design and analyze communications related to satellites, cellular phones, radio and broadcast media, or other communications.  They often collaborate with antenna, radio frequency, structures, power, ground segment and other network subsystems to design and test competitive communication architectures. Looking ahead, they often develop technical recommendations to improve system efficiencies and to address future technical needs.

Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Introduction to Engineering Analysis
  •  - Communication Systems
  •  - Multimedia Communications Engineering

Information Scientists 

Information scientists manage the collection, supply and distribution of information within an organization to make data approachable for users. They typically work across the breadth of a company and spend much of their time communicating with colleagues or researching/archiving documents. They often use special computer applications, online databases and the internet.

Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Engineering Measurement and Data Analysis
  •  - Project Documentation, User Interface Design, and Group Dynamics
  •  - The Business of Engineering

Engineering Physicists 

A physicist proves that something is possible; an engineer takes that proof and tries to create a real-world product. Engineering physicists do both. Engineering physicists solve challenging problems and develop practical applications that can be multidisciplinary. For example, they may apply new knowledge about lasers, optics, robotics, imaging systems, thermodynamics or quantum physics to develop new engineering principles in fields ranging from electronics to aerospace to the biomedical industry. Engineering physicists often work in research and development or in competitive high-tech industries and their work is constantly evolving.

Sample ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV courses:  

  •  - Optical and Laser Engineering Applications
  •  - Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication