Scribd
Upload
137 views3 pages

ECE Job Roadmap US

The Core ECE Job Roadmap outlines a structured approach for aspiring engineers in the U.S., divided into stages focusing on foundational skills, core domain selection, and final steps for job readiness. It includes resources for learning C programming, digital electronics, and specialized areas like embedded systems, VLSI, and signal processing, with both free and paid options. The roadmap emphasizes creating a GitHub portfolio, applying for internships, and preparing for interviews as crucial final steps.

Uploaded by

padmahyd2405
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
137 views3 pages

ECE Job Roadmap US

The Core ECE Job Roadmap outlines a structured approach for aspiring engineers in the U.S., divided into stages focusing on foundational skills, core domain selection, and final steps for job readiness. It includes resources for learning C programming, digital electronics, and specialized areas like embedded systems, VLSI, and signal processing, with both free and paid options. The roadmap emphasizes creating a GitHub portfolio, applying for internships, and preparing for interviews as crucial final steps.

Uploaded by

padmahyd2405
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Core ECE Job Roadmap (U.S.

Focus)

Stage 1: Core Foundations (Month 1-2)

- C Programming: Learn the foundation of embedded development.

Free: C Programming by IIT Bombay - NPTEL

Paid: Udemy: C Programming For Beginners

- Digital Electronics: Crucial for logic design jobs.

Free: NPTEL: Digital Circuits

Paid: Coursera: Digital Systems

Stage 2: Choose Your Core Domain (Month 3-5)

Path A: Embedded Systems & IoT

- Microcontrollers (ARM/AVR)

Free: NPTEL: Embedded Systems

Paid: Udemy: Embedded Systems using ARM Cortex-M

- RTOS (Real-Time OS)

Free: FreeRTOS Documentation

Paid: Udemy: RTOS on STM32

- IoT

Free: Coursera: Introduction to IoT

Paid: Coursera: IoT Specialization - UC San Diego

Path B: VLSI & Chip Design

- Verilog/VHDL
Core ECE Job Roadmap (U.S. Focus)

Free: NPTEL: Digital System Design

Paid: Udemy: Learn Verilog HDL

- FPGA Design

Free: Xilinx Free FPGA Workshops

Paid: Coursera: VLSI CAD

- EDA Tools

Free: ModelSim/Xilinx ISE

Paid: ChipEdge VLSI Design Program

Path C: Signal Processing & Communications

- DSP with MATLAB

Free: MATLAB Onramp Free Course

Paid: Coursera: DSP by EPFL

- Wireless Communication

Free: NPTEL: Wireless Networks

Paid: Coursera: Wireless Communications

- SDR (Software Defined Radio)

Free: GNU Radio Tutorials

Paid: Udemy: SDR Training

Bonus: Industry Tools & Programming

- Linux: Free: Linux Journey | Paid: Udemy: Linux for Beginners

- Python: Free: Harvard Python (edX) | Paid: Udemy: Python for Engineers

- Git & GitHub: Free: GitHub Learning Lab | Paid: Coursera Git Specialization
Core ECE Job Roadmap (U.S. Focus)

- PCB Design: Free: KiCad Docs | Paid: Udemy: PCB Design with KiCad

Final Steps (Month 6+)

1. Create a GitHub Portfolio - Show IoT, VLSI, Embedded projects

2. Apply for internships or entry-level core jobs in the U.S.

3. Build a strong resume and cover letter tailored to ECE

4. Practice interviews on LeetCode and InterviewBit

You might also like