Entry Level Electronic Engineer Prior Military 1

[SSgtRussell]

Let me start out by saying that my career field for the last 5 years has been calibration and troubleshooting/repair of electronic equipment in the US Air Force. I will be finishing my BSEET in May of 2009.

My question is do I look for entry level engineering positions even though I will have 6 years experience in electronic calibration and troubleshooting/repair? Also, will engineering employers take my experience into consideration?

Thanks

 

[GTstartup]

Depends on the job. If you don't mind traveling, there are a few large companies out there in the power industry that would snap you up and place you (after training) in a non entry level position. Of course you might replace working for one general to another General of a totally different type, if you catch my drift.

 

[SSgtRussell]

When I started the BSEET degree, I did not know that there was that much of a difference between BSEET and BSEE. I would rather be hands on and troubleshoot. Is there anyone out there that could help me out with a good starting salary for a BSEET with 6 years experience in Calibration and repair/troubleshooting?

 

[GTstartup]

As I say, it depends on the job. But I think if you want to work in the field in the power industry approx $70K+ OT would not be unreasonable. BSEET no problem. This is also about what they are paying plant I&C techs depending on location.