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Computer systems design and related services 20% Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing 18 Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences 16 Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing 6 Federal government 6 Work Schedules Most computer hardware engineers work full time. To prepare for a major in computer or electrical engineering, students should have a solid background in math and science. Because hardware engineers commonly work with computer software systems, a familiarity with computer programming is usually expected. Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences $179,190 Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing 162,460 Computer systems design and related services 153,960 Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing 153,270 Federal government 134,430 Most computer hardware engineers work full time. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Hardware Engineers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm (visited April 18, 2025).