Aerospace Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 71,640 - 164,210; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Aerospace Engineer in the United States. The role involves designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft, alongside conducting research to enhance designs. Responsibilities include analyzing engineering data and collaborating with technical personnel. Ideal candidates will demonstrate critical thinking and proficiency with tools like MATLAB and AutoCAD. Salaries range from $71,640 to $164,210 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate designs and materials.
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties in aircraft, missile, and spacecraft design.
• Conduct research to evaluate materials and equipment.
• Recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Science

Writing

Speaking

Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Python

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

The MathWorks MATLAB

Microsoft Visual Basic

UNIX

National Instruments LabVIEW

C

Perl

Job description

Aerospace Engineer Example 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.

What Do Aerospace Engineers Do On a Daily Basis?

• Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.
• Research new materials to determine quality or conformance to environmental standards.
• Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
• Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements.
• Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
• Design or engineer filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions.

Skills Aerospace Engineers say are the most useful in their careers

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.

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Types of Aerospace Engineer

• Thermodynamics Engineer
• Pipe Stress Engineer
• Aeronautical Engineer
• Master Layout Specialist

What Kind of Aerospace Engineer Job Opportunities Are There?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 69,600 jobs in the United States for Aerospace Engineer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,200 new jobs for Aerospace Engineer by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 4,600 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Aerospace Engineer are Wisconsin, Utah, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Washington, West Virginia, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for an Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace Engineers make between $71,640 and $164,210 a year.

Aerospace Engineers who work in District of Columbia, Hawaii, or Virginia, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Aerospace Engineers

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Aerospace Engineers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Visio
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• UNIX
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• C
• Practical extraction and reporting language Perl