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Telecoms researchers work to break new ground in the rapidly changing field of telecommunications, electronics and technology.
What telecoms researchers do
- develop new semiconductor devices or advance the speed of integrated circuits
- research ways to increase the speed of transmission of data
- seek ways to overcome problems that are currently seen as obstacles to efficiency and growth
- keep abreast of new developments in devices and materials related to the electronics field.
Key skills for telecoms researchers
- creativity
- good academic qualifications, with an excellent knowledge of telecommunications systems and the equipment they include
- good communication skills for describing new ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
- determination to pursue a problem until a viable solution is found.
Training to be a telecoms researcher
Many, though not all, engineers working in research first study for a PhD or a relevant master’s degree.
Some join special interest groups of professional bodies, so that they regularly meet engineers working in the same field.
Salaries for telecoms researchers
Starting salaries are in the range of £21,000 to £25,000.
