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Communications engineers plan, analyze, design, implement, operate, test, maintain and manage communications systems and networks. They play a key role in the ongoing development of the Internet and associated technologies.
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Examples
Communications engineers design, develop, test and maintain electronic parts and systems used in computers, communications, navigation, industry and entertainment.
A Communications engineer may be involved in the: |
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Development of global positioning technologies which help in search and rescue operations |
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Creation of video-conferencing facilities which bring people together from all over the world |
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Design and maintenance of satellites which bring TV, telephone and Internet service into remote and rural regions |
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Engineering in your Community
We live in a big world. However by simply pressing a few buttons or clicking a mouse, a telephone call or email can reach Tokyo from Rankin Inlet in a matter of seconds!
The way your community will talk to the world 20 years from now is being developed by communications engineers today. If you want to help build that future and decide how it will look like for your people, you should consider becoming a communications engineer.
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Aptitude
If you like... |
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Problem solving |
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Being creative |
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Building things |
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Communicating with people |
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Technology |
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Helping people |
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| ...you might enjoy Communications Engineering |
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Universities
If you want to study Communications Engineering, then you could go to the following university: |
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Role Models
We're always looking for more role models. Do you know an Aboriginal Communications Engineer or scientist who should be featured here? Please let us know by email. |
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