Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
Architecture and Engineering Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 17-2072.01
Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.100
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.42–0.48· 2 ISCO-08 groups
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
ILO value for each linked ISCO-08 group
- ISCO-08 2152Electronics Engineers0.42
- ISCO-08 2153Telecommunications Engineers0.48
Task-level exposure
Show 18 hidden tasks21 rated tasks · 19 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (90.5%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % | APIRaw / share % |
|---|---|---|
Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.17-2072.01 | 0.004037.0 | —0 |
Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.17-2072.01 | 0.003734.3 | —0 |
Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.17-2072.01 | 0.003128.7 | 0.0021100.0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.O*NET Task ID 16351 | 1.0 |
Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.O*NET Task ID 16353 | 1.0 |
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.O*NET Task ID 16354 | 1.0 |
Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.O*NET Task ID 16355 | 1.0 |
Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.O*NET Task ID 16359 | 1.0 |
Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.O*NET Task ID 16362 | 1.0 |
Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.O*NET Task ID 16365 | 1.0 |
Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.O*NET Task ID 16366 | 1.0 |
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.O*NET Task ID 16370 | 1.0 |
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.O*NET Task ID 16352 | 0.5 |
Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.O*NET Task ID 16357 | 0.5 |
Test tags or labels to ensure readability.O*NET Task ID 16358 | 0.5 |
Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.O*NET Task ID 16360 | 0.5 |
Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.O*NET Task ID 16361 | 0.5 |
Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.O*NET Task ID 16363 | 0.5 |
Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.O*NET Task ID 16364 | 0.5 |
Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.O*NET Task ID 16367 | 0.5 |
Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.O*NET Task ID 16368 | 0.5 |
Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.O*NET Task ID 16371 | 0.5 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (21)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices. | Core |
| Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies. | Core |
| Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology. | Core |
| Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology. | Core |
| Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology. | Core |
| Train users in details of system operation. | Core |
| Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data. | Core |
| Test tags or labels to ensure readability. | Core |
| Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning. | Core |
| Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations. | Core |
| Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation. | Core |
| Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems. | Core |
| Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions. | Core |
| Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies. | Core |
| Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems. | Core |
| Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications. | Core |
| Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects. | Core |
| Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration. | Core |
| Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems. | Core |
| Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs. | Core |
| Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology. | Core |
0.03/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Test tags or labels to ensure readability. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation. | E0 none |
| Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems. | E0 none |
| Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems. | E0 none |
| Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs. | E0 none |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 17-2072 group (Electronics engineers, except computer), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 98K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 102K
- Change (2025–35)
- +3.7%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $130,220
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23431 | 전자제품 개발 기술자 및 연구원 | This occupation is narrower | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2152Electronics Engineers
- ISCO-08 2153Telecommunications Engineers
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- telecommunications analystESCO 2153.1.1This occupation is broader
Telecommunications analysts review, analyse and evaluate an organisation's telecommunications needs and systems. They provide training on the telecommunications system features and functionalities.
- electromagnetic engineerESCO 2151.1.2Overlapping, not the same
Electromagnetic engineers design and develop electromagnetic systems, devices, and components, such as electromagnets in loudspeakers, electromagnetic locks, conducting magnets in MRI's, and magnets in electric motors.
- electronics engineerESCO 2152.1Overlapping, not the same
Electronic engineers research, design, and develop electronic systems such as circuits, semiconductor devices, and equipment that use electricity as a source of power. They work with capacitators, transistors, diodes or resistors to create electronic circuits and applications of use in fields such as telecommunications, acoustics, instruments, and control.
- electronics engineering technicianESCO 3114.1Overlapping, not the same
Electronics engineering technicians work closely with electronics engineers in the development of electronic equipment and devices. Electronics engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, and maintaining electronic devices.
- sensor engineerESCO 2152.1.10Overlapping, not the same
Sensor engineers design and develop sensors, sensor systems and products that are equipped with sensors. They plan and monitor the manufacture of these products.
- sensor engineering technicianESCO 3114.1.9Overlapping, not the same
Sensor engineering technicians collaborate with sensor engineers in the development of sensors, sensor systems, and products that are equipped with sensors. Their role is to build, test, maintain, and repair the sensor equipment.
- telecommunications engineerESCO 2153.1Overlapping, not the same
Telecommunications engineers design, build, test and maintain telecommunication systems and networks, including radio and broadcasting equipment. \ They analyse customer needs and requirements, ensure that the equipment meets regulations, and prepare and present reports and proposals on telecommunication-related problems. Telecommunications engineers design and oversee the service delivery in all it's phases, supervising the installation and use of telecommunications equipment and facilities, preparing documentation and providing training for company staff once new equipment has been installed.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
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France classification links (ROME)
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| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| H1206 | Ingénieur / Ingénieure R&D en industrie | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| M1804 | Ingénieur / Ingénieure télécoms et environnement | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| M1845 | Architecte IoT - Internet des Objets | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2442 | Ingenieros electrónicos | Related, not a match |
| 2443 | Ingenieros en telecomunicaciones | Related, not a match |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 26314 | Berufe in der Informations- und Telekommunikationstechnik - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | This occupation is narrower |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 072 | 電気・電子・電気通信技術者（通信ネットワーク技術者を除く）（開発） | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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