Telecommunications engineering is a subfield of electronics engineering that focuses on designing and devising systems of communication at a distance. The work ranges from basic circuit design to strategic mass developments. Telecommunications engineers are responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities, such as complex electronic switching systems, optical fiber cabling, IP networks, and microwave transmission systems. They use a variety of equipment and transport media to design the telecom network infrastructure, such as twisted pair, coaxial cables, and optical fibers. Telecommunications engineering also overlaps with broadcast engineering.
Telecommunications engineers provide solutions revolving around wireless modes of communication and information transfer, such as wireless telephony services, radio and satellite communications, internet, Wi-Fi, and broadband technologies. They handle network protection schemes, network synchronization, and bandwidth availability. The professionals oversee the design and maintenance of telephone and broadband communication networks, identify and resolve any issues related to fiber optics and copper cables, and perform proactive maintenance. They also develop all the documents such as routing plans, network maps, and disaster recovery.
Telecommunications engineering is a diverse field of engineering connected to electronic, civil, and systems engineering. Telecommunications engineers are responsible for providing high-speed data transmission services. They examine new network technologies and offer suggestions regarding integration. They may answer challenges related to network design and architecture, signal processing, hardware optimization, and developing firmware for connected devices and equipment. Some of the main areas of focus for telecommunications engineers are the installation of high-speed broadband computer networks, and optical and wireless or satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services.
