Computer Engineers

Computer engineers design, develop, and integrate computer, telecommunications and network systems hardware and related equipment.

Main Duties

Analyze user's requirements, and design and develop system architecture and specifications
Research, design, develop and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware such as microprocessors, integrated circuit boards and semiconductor lasers
Develop and conduct design verification simulations and prototype bench tests of components
Research, design and develop information and communication system network architecture
Research, evaluate and integrate network system and data communication hardware and software

There are 76 job openings forecasted between 2023-2032.

Computer engineers require a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical or electronics engineering, engineering physics or computer science.
A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering discipline may be required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.