Computer Hardware Engineers
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Hardware EngineerThis fact sheet of the U.S. Department of Labor offers details on the job of a computer hardware engineer, including what it’s like, how you can get ready, and how much you might earn. Connect to the Bureau of Labor Statistics profile for engineers to find out more about this occupation.
CareerOneStop: Occupation Profile, Computer Hardware EngineerSelect a state from the menu at this page, and you will be directed to an occupational profile for computer hardware engineer jobs for that state. This includes, not only a career description, but also a video on the type of work, state and national wages and trends, and lists of the most important knowledge and skills needed to be successful in this field.
GetTech.org: Computer Hardware DesignerEnter this interactive site to find information at a glance about computer hardware design and education. The Department of Commerce also offers tech quizzes, clubs and competitions, and other cool features for students interested in careers in math and science.
Hardware CentralHardware Central is a repository of information for everything related to computer hardware, and an invaluable resource if this is your interest. You can access news, reviews, special reports, and networking forums, as well a variety of “IT Channels.”
IEEE Computer Society: Build Your Career in ComputingPart of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society, this career website connects experts in the industry to people just starting out in their careers or simply exploring the field. You’ll find free articles, career news, job boards, a digital library, and an A to Z list of subjects, with each selection yielding search result articles, books, and external sites. Click on “hardware” or “design” in the subject menu, and you will see just how many resources are available.
IEEE Computer Society: Build Your Career in ComputingPart of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society, this career website connects experts in the industry to people just starting out in their careers or simply exploring the field. You’ll find free articles, career news, job boards, a digital library, and an A to Z list of subjects, with each selection yielding search result articles, books, and external sites. Click on “hardware” or “design” in the subject menu, and you will see just how many resources are available.
Occupational Titles
Computer Hardware Engineer Computer Design Engineer
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Schools Offering Computer EngineeringIf you are interested in becoming a computer hardware engineer, link to any of the schools listed at this page to find out more about their academic offerings. You can also apply online, e-mail the school, and check school rankings.
Salary Levels
Engineer Salary.comEngineer Salary offers a comprehensive source of information for engineering salaries. Choose your years of experience, degree, job level, industry, and primary skill to be taken to be e-mailed salary results for your chosen location.
PayScale: Computer Hardware EngineerThe median salary for a computer hardware engineer by years of experience is depicted in the chart at the top of this page. In addition, related information on earnings by employer type city of employment are shown.
Silicon Valley WatcherUp and coming events in the IT industry are discussed at these pages, which also contains a newswatch, up-to-the-minute information in Silcon Valley, a job board, and plenty of blogging.
Professional Organizations
Association for Computing MachineryDedicated to the advancement of computing as a profession, these organization supplies announcements of the industry, educational programs, computing news and online communities.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer SocietyThis information society is a leading organization for computing professionals and offers students the opportunity to hear podcasts, read about career development, find out about certifications in computer careers, or look at publications in the field of programming through the site’s digital library.
National Workforce Center for Emerging TechnologiesCome to this site if you want to find out about state and national leadership to create IT solutions. This is a research organization with a CyberCareer center that provides links to salary surveys of the field, information on degree programs, and emerging technology in the IT field.
Job Opportunity Sources
Careers.Computer.OrgFrom the IEEE Computer Society, this portal offers you the ability to post your resume, view jobs, or create a job agent after setting up a job seeker account. Find your job search checklist, or sign up to receive the Build Your Career newsletter, with the latest information on the computer industry.
Publications
Computing NowThis isn’t one, but more than 10 magazines at one virtual location. You can sign up at the site to receive updates, and get blogs, podcasts, free articles, and newsletters. Search the site from the central search engine, find webinars and videos, and get the five top downloads for each magazine.
IEEE Computer Society PeriodicalsTechnical magazines, journals, and letters are compiled at this page of the premier organization for computer hardware development. Publications address hardware, core and enabling technologies, the history of computing, and the design and test of computers. Go to IEEE multimedia to find
Industry StandardThe online version of this previously print publication provides news about internet sources, such as Facebook; featured predictions of the industry; the latest news in the field of IT; and leaderboard, a community of IT professionals.
Information WeekEven though this is a weekly print magazine, the online version offers business technology information online with a comprehensive IT spectrum of analysis and research. Select from blogs, security information, hardware, internet systems, security programming, and just about anything you could think of the world of computer systems analysis.
WiredThe world of technology is the focus of Wired, with departments across technical and scientific business. The tech department shows you the latest stories in the field of computer technology. Sections on software, multimedia technology, and entertainment are also found.
Online Forums & Blogs
Association for Computing Machinery: Online CommunitiesFind a weblog of public policies issues affecting the industry of computing, a moderated dialogue on risks to the public related to computer systems, podcasts of discussions with experts, and a host of e-learning opportunities, news, and opinion.
Hardware Central FormsCheck out the answers to frequently asked questions before getting started at this forum, which offers access to general tech talk and hardware forums that include CPUs, cases, PC audio and theater, peripherals, networking, and mobile technology at several very active discussion centers.
Information Week: BlogsThe blog main page at Information Week provides several blog categories that you can select at the right side of the page, from most imaginable topics. Choose among security, Microsoft, Google, computing, content management, and virtualization blogs. A list of favorite blogs, chosen by the editors, and an archive of all blogs are available.
Wired BlogsEnter the world of Wired blogs to discuss and hear about the latest in software, the web, security, and technology business news. Post comments, make permanent links, or view related YouTube videos in hundreds of blog categories.
Career Videos
IEEE Computer Society Media CenterDiscover the latest information in your field of interest at this collection of video blogs and podcasts. You’ll find “Top Takes on Computing Technology,” a multimedia video blog, in addition to new, history, and the future of computer science.
