Careers in Electrical Engineering

UQ Study Areas

Computer Systems Engineering Electrical & Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering Electrical & Biomedical Engineering     
Mechatronic Engineering Software Engineering
Software Systems & Aerospace Engineering

Computer Systems Engineering

Jess Morecroft
Computer Systems Engineering

"I considered a lot of career pursuits whilst at UQ that I hadn’t originally thought about – pure maths, space and mechanical, electro-magnetics – but in the end chose computers.  These alternative considerations only came about because of the engaging, very intelligent and very enthusiastic lecturers I was fortunate enough to have in those fields."   MORE

 

Graduates will find employment in a range of areas from consulting, development, design and application of computer systems, both in Australia and overseas.

Computer Systems Engineering is a complex specialist area that uses principles of Engineering design to construct complex systems.

As a Computer Systems Engineer you could be:
  • Designing, constructing, testing, and maintaining software or systems
  • Working in teams to design new hardware and software of systems
  • Documenting developed software programs
  • Evaluate new programming tools and techniques
  • Analysing user needs and designing, constructing and maintaining computer applications
     

Electrical & Aerospace Engineering 

The Aerospace double major equips students to work as Engineers in the following aerospace industries:
  • Airlines
  • Defence
  • Airports
  • Aircraft manufacture
Students are also equipped to work in (depending on your double major):
  • Traditional electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Software engineering
As an Aerospace Engineer you could be:
  • Designing, constructing, and operating aircraft and propulsion systems
  • Researching, developing, and testing new materials, engines, body shapes, and structures to increase aircraft speed and strength
  • Planning maintenance programs for aircraft
  • Investigating and repairing faulty engines and components
  • Coordinating large projects

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering

Study and work opportunities are limitless at the interface of biomedicine and engineering.  As a Biomedical Engineer, you may be involved in the design, construction, and development of:

  • Health monitoring devices or computers:   Blood chemistry sensors and devices for surgery, intensive care, or mobile use.
  • Diagnostic systems: Medical imaging systems (such as CT, PET, MRI, SPECT, ultrasound)
  • Therapeutic systems:   Surgical laser system, automated drug delivery,gene therapy, tissue engineering
  • Mechanical and computer models of physiological function:   Virtualheart, aortic valve, Biochemical pump
  • Prosthetics and implantable mechanical aids:   Cardiac pacemakers defibrillators, blood oxygenators, artificial vessels, organs, joints and limbs.
  • Biomedical technologies in clinical laboratoriesand units.
Employment opportunities in Australia and overseas include:
  • Hospitals
  • Biotechnology companies
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Research institutes
  • Regulatory authorities (e.g. FDA)
  • Government health departments
Many Biomedical Engineering students go on to do further study in either Masters or PhD degrees.

 

 

Mechatronic Engineering

Thomas Wilson 
Mechatronic Engineering

"One highlight of the mechatronics program are the team project courses. In these projects you work in teams of four to design and construct a product from a specification. These courses were very challenging, however it was fun getting to put the theory to practice, and work so closely with your friends."  MORE

As a Mechatronic Engineer you could be designing, building, and operating the intelligent products and systems of the future!

Graduates find employment in:
  • Product development and manufacturing
  • The mining and forestry industry
  • Aerospace and defence sectors
  • Government and industry research groups
  • Electrical plants
  • Nanotechnology
  • Robotics
Mechatronics Engineering positions could also be advertised as:
  • Asset Management Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Control System Engineer
  • Data logging Engineer
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Plant Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Systems Engineer

Software Engineering

Elspeth Thorne
Software Engineering

"I really enjoy my role at Everyday Hero as I have been able to apply the knowledge I learnt at UQ in my  daily programming operations.  At UQ, I learnt about software testing, information security, language design, critical analysis, software design and project management – all of which have been extremely useful in my career”  MORE

Software Engineering is a complex specialist area that uses principles of Engineering design to construct complex software systems.

As a Software Engineer you could be:
  • Designing, constructing, testing, and maintaining software or systems
  • Working in teams to design new hardware of systems
  • Document developed software programs
  • Evaluate new programming tools and techniques
  • Analyse existing software products
Software Engineers are employed by:
  • Vendors and consulting firms
  • IT specific industries
  • Australian Defence Industries
  • Motorola
  • ERG Group

 

 

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