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Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists - 17-2072.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Deployment Engineer
Electro Magnetic Compatibility Test Engineer
RFID Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Engineer)

RFID Systems Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Systems Engineer)
Technical Support Engineer

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-2000	Engineers
17-2070	Electrical and Electronics Engineers
17-2072.00	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
17-2072.01	Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

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15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
17-2061.00	Computer Hardware Engineers
17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers
17-2072.00	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
17-2199.05	Mechatronics Engineers
17-2199.06	Microsystems Engineers
17-2199.07	Photonics Engineers
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Tasks

Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.
Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.
Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.
Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.
Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.
Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.
Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.
Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
Test tags or labels to ensure readability.
Train users in details of system operation.
Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.

Detailed Work Activities

Advise customers on the use of products or services.
Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
Assess product or process usefulness.
Collect data about project sites.
Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
Create schematic drawings for electronics.
Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
Determine operational methods.
Develop software or computer applications.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Document technical design details.
Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
Inspect equipment or systems.
Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
Maintain electronic equipment.
Select project materials.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
Update technical knowledge.

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Sensor Operator Superintendent, MQ-1 (Air Force - Enlisted)
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Sensor Operator Superintendent, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
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