About The Industry
Do you like science or math? Do you enjoy solving problems? This industry includes occupations and careers in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Careers in the STEM industry involve solving problems through research and design. Nearly all of the occupations in this industry typically require a bachelor’s or higher degree for entry. But specific designations also include, for example, an associate’s degree for occupations such as social science research assistants.
We Found 84 Careers!
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Mathematicians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Statisticians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Biostatisticians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Clinical Data Managers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.
Aerospace Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Chemical Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Computer Hardware Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
Industrial Safety and Health Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
Product Safety Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.
Industrial Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Marine Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.
Marine Architects
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.
Materials Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
Mechanical Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Fuel Cell Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.
Automotive Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct sub-surface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.
Petroleum Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
Biochemical Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Develop usable, tangible products, using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. Solve problems related to materials, systems, or processes that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, or biological materials.
Validation Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.
Energy Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
Manufacturing Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Mechatronics Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
Microsystems Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Photonics Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Robotics Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Nanosystems Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.
Wind Energy Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Electrical Engineering Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Assist electrical engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design. May prepare layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems, supervise the flow of work, estimate project costs, or participate in research studies.
Electromechanical Engineering Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Assist electromechanical engineers in such activities as computer-based process control, instrumentation, or machine design. May prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, plan the flow of work, conduct statistical studies, or analyze production costs.
Electronics Engineering Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Assist electronics engineers in such activities as electronics systems and instrumentation design or digital signal processing.
Industrial Engineering Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.
Mechanical Engineering Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Assist mechanical engineers in such activities as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment or plan the flow of work. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
Photonics Technicians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
Manufacturing Production Technicians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Implement production processes for nanoscale designs to produce or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of molecular or macromolecular composition. Work under the supervision of engineering staff.
Biologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Microbiologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Bioinformatics Scientists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Geneticists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
Soil and Water Conservationists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water conservation, or sound land use.
Range Managers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
Park Naturalists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
Astronomers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Physicists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
Chemists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Materials Scientists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Climate Change Analysts
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Environmental Restoration Planners
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.
Industrial Ecologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Hydrologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.
Economists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Environmental Economists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
Survey Researchers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.
Sociologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Anthropologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.
Archeologists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.
Geographers
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
Historians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Political Scientists
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Transportation Planners
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
Social Science Research Assistants
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
City and Regional Planning Aides
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Compile data from various sources, such as maps, reports, and field and file investigations, for use by city planner in making planning studies.
Quality Control Analysts
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
Precision Agriculture Technicians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.
Remote Sensing Technicians
Industries: (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.