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Aerospace Engineer

Mid-level

Also known as: Aerodynamicist, Aerodynamics Engineer, Aeronautical Design Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Aerospace EngineeringAeronautical EngineeringSpacecraft DesignAircraft DesignEngineeringResearch & DevelopmentSystems DesignSTEMTechnicalAerospace

A Day in the Life

Your day begins early at the aerospace campus in the Pacific Northwest. After grabbing coffee, you settle at your workstation, opening CATIA to review the latest design iteration for a new unmanned aerial vehicle's wing section. Emails pile up, mostly updates on material availability and test schedules, but your focus is on the intricate geometric details, ensuring manufacturability and aerodynamic efficiency before the morning meeting.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Autodesk AutoCADCC#C++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksExtensible markup language XMLLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle JavaPerlPythonSAP softwareShell scriptThe MathWorks MATLAB+1
In-demand software
Autodesk AutoCADCC++Dassault Systemes CATIADassault Systemes SolidWorksMathWorks SimulinkMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointPythonThe MathWorks MATLAB

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+8.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

3,800

per year (US)

Jobs today

68,700

in 2025 → 74,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

The demand for Aerospace Engineers is growing, with about 3,800 job openings expected each year through 2035. This field offers strong career prospects, with typical annual earnings around $134,960. You can advance from a junior role to a Senior Aerospace Engineer or move into project management, leading complex aerospace initiatives.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • CAD Designer
  • Junior Aerospace Engineer

Where it can lead

  • Senior Aerospace Engineer
  • Aerospace Project Manager
  • Aerospace Technical Director

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly transform aerospace engineering by automating design optimization, simulations, and predictive maintenance for aircraft components. It will accelerate material discovery and enhance flight testing through AI-driven analytics, allowing engineers to focus more on complex problem-solving and innovation rather than repetitive tasks.

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Median annual wage, BLS 2025

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Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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