Radio Frequency Engineers

Certification and Licensing

Radio frequency engineers may get voluntary certification through organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers to improve their job prospects and show they have achieved a high level of skill and knowledge in their field. Find information at https://www.ieee.org/education/certificates.

Radio frequency engineers may be required to be licensed in the state in which they practice if their work affects the life, health, or safety of the public. Licensing requirements vary from state to state. General requirements include graduating from an accredited school, having four years of work experience, and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. Some states allow students to take the Fundamentals exam shortly before college graduation from college or after students have received their bachelor’s degree. Students who pass this exam are designated as engineer-in-training. Those who meet all of the the licensure requirements receive the designation of professional engineer. Learn more about engineering licensure by visiting the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Web site, https://ncees.org/licensure.