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Aerospace Engineers
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.


Related job titles:
Aerospace Engineer, Flight Test Engineer, Design Engineer, Systems Engineer, Structures Engineer, Test Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aerospace Stress Engineer, Avionics Engineer, Flight Systems Test Engineer

Annual Median Wage: $102,420


Projected growth: Slower than average (3% to 9%)


Tasks:


Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements.

Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.

Plan or coordinate activities concerned with investigating and resolving customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.

Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.

Evaluate product data and design from inspections and reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards.

Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.

Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.

Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, and completion dates.

Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.

Review performance reports and documentation from customers and field engineers, and inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to determine problem.



Key Skills:


Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.



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Marine Engineers
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Petroleum Engineers
Architectural and Engineering Managers



Source: O*NET OnLine information for Aerospace Engineers.
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