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Growth Sectors Embedded Systems: An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system, which is completely encapsu- lated by the device it controls. An embedded system has specific requirements and performs pre-defined tasks, unlike a general-purpose personal computer. Embedded systems are fun- damental to the automotive, consumer electronics, defense, telecommunications and automa- tion industries. Embedded systems allow inter- and intra-machine or device communication. An embedded system is comprised of a software component and a hardware component. Embedded software is embedded within a machine or device. A number of opportunities exist for embedded software research, development and commer- cialization in Greater Fargo Moorhead: . RFID & Smart Shelves, Alien Technology . Smart buildings and smart meters, Echelon . Intelligent Transportation Systems - Research being done by the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute's Advanced Traffic Analysis Center . Smart borders and other Department of Homeland Security programs . Off-Road/Agricultural Equipment standards Careers . The following are average U. S. salaries according to a survey conducted by the Ganssle Group (2006): Embedded Software Developer: $100,000 Hardware & Software Developer: $84,000 Hardware Designer: $80,000 Consultant: $110,000 Field Applications Engineer: $115,000 Higher management: $130,000 Non-embedded software: $110,000 Project Manager: $100,000 Team Lead: $90,000 Vaccine Development: Vaccine development is the creating, testing and development of vaccines that protect popu- lations against infectious diseases such as avian flu, smallpox, cholera and malaria. This in- cludes the development of prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines. 5