Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Sports engineers are specialized engineers who use their knowledge of engineering, physics, mathematics, biomechanics, human anatomy, and design to develop, build, and improve sports equipment, technology, and other products, as well as improve athlete performance.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Technical
Career Ladder
Business Executive, or Professor, or Consultant
Engineering Project Manager
Sports Engineer
Engineer
Engineering Technologist or Technician
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