Occupation Details
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.
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Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Values
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Recognition
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Salary & Job Outlook
Starting Salary
$76,400.00
New York StateMedian Salary
$105,810.00
New York StateExperienced Salary
$125,690.00
New York StateNational Average for Comparison
New York State Job Market Outlook
Jobs Right Now (2018)
340
professionals in NYFuture Job Growth (2030)
410
+7 jobs/yearNew Jobs Every Year
27
new opportunities yearlyGrowth Rate
0.2%
projected increasePreparation: Experience, Training, and Education
The list below outlines the prior educational experience required to perform in this occupation.
Degree Needed - Four-year college
Experience Requirements
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Education Requirements
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training Details
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
School Programs
The following lists school programs which are applicable to this occupation.
Licensing & Certification
New York State requires workers in this occupation to hold a license or certification.
Professional Engineer
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Skills
The list below includes the skills required by workers in this occupation; skills are what allow you to learn more quickly and improve your performance.
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.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Skill level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Knowledge
The list below includes knowledge items, the principles and facts required by this occupation.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Work Environment
The list below includes the physical and social factors that influence the nature of work in this occupation.
Hover over or tap each factor to see its description.
Work Styles
Included in the list below are the personal work style characteristics that can affect how well a worker is likely to perform in this occupation.
Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Innovation
Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Tools & Technology
This list below describes the machines, equipment, tools, software, and information technology that workers in this occupation will use.
Tools
- Acoustic emissions systems
- Anechoic chambers
- Argon-ion lasers
- Atomic force microscopes
- Axial flow compressor facilities
- Axial flow research fans
- Axial flow turbines
- Centerless grinders
- Cluster computers
- Computer numerical controlled CNC milling machines
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Digital pressure gauges
- Digital voltmeters DVM
- Electronic flight instrument systems EFIS
- Electronic pressure scanners
- Fatigue testing machines
- Fiber optic interferometers
- Flight management systems FMS
- Flight simulators
- Flow meters
- Force transducers
- Impact guns
- Impinging jet apparatus
- Laboratory centrifugal pumps
- Laser velocimeters
- Lasers
- Lathes
- Load frames
- Mainframe computers
- Multi-axis mills
Technology
- 1CadCam Unigraphics
- ANSYS simulation software
- Ada
- Analytical Graphics STK Expert Edition
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
- Computational fluid dynamics CFD software
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Dassault Systemes Abaqus
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Data acquisition systems
- Digital Equipment Corporation DIGITAL Fortran 90
- ESI Group AutoSEA2
- Extensible markup language XML
Duties
Duties are job behaviors describing activities that occur on multiple jobs. The generalized and detailed work activities described in the list below apply to this occupation.
- test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
- test electrical components or systems
- use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
- maintain records, reports, or files
- prepare reports
- prepare technical reports or related documentation
- direct personnel in support of engineering activities
- delegate authority for engineering activities
- use total quality management practices
- lead teams in engineering projects
- develop safety regulations
- write business project or bid proposals
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- develop plans for programs or projects
- direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
- coordinate engineering project activities
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
- bid engineering, construction or extraction projects
- estimate cost for engineering projects
- estimate time needed for project
- conduct performance testing
- communicate technical information
- draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
- write product performance requirements
- calculate engineering specifications
- advise clients or customers
- advise clients regarding engineering problems
- recommend materials for products
- work as a team member
- perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
- inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
- examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
- evaluate product design
- plan production processes
- plan testing of engineering methods
- plan scientific research or investigative studies
- explain complex mathematical information
- confer with research personnel
- confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
- design aircraft or aerospace equipment
- design control systems
- design engineered systems
- design electronic equipment
- design machines
- design power equipment
- design manufacturing processes or methods
- improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
- create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
- develop mathematical simulation models
- use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
- use government regulations
- use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
- use scientific research methodology
- use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
- use technical regulations for engineering problems
- follow manufacturing methods or techniques
- use knowledge of investigation techniques
- use long or short term production planning techniques
- use knowledge of materials testing procedures
- use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
- use project management techniques
- use quantitative research methods
- use library or online Internet research techniques
- use robotics systems technology
- follow statistical process control procedures
- collect scientific or technical data
- read blueprints
- read schematics
- read technical drawings
- understand detailed electronic design specifications
- understand engineering data or reports
- use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
- resolve engineering or science problems
- analyze engineering design problems
- analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
- determine factors affecting production processes
- evaluate costs of engineering projects
- evaluate engineering data
- evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
- provide analytical assessment of engineering data
- analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
- analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
- analyze test data
- analyze engineering test data
- compile numerical or statistical data
- develop tables depicting data
- use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
- use computer graphics design software
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use relational database software
- use spreadsheet software
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
- develop or maintain databases
Tasks
The list below outlines specific tasks that a worker in this occupation is called upon to do regularly.
- Design or engineer filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions.
- Evaluate biofuel performance specifications to determine feasibility for aerospace applications.
- Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
- Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
- Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
- Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
- Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
- Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
- Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products.
- Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.
- Direct aerospace research and development programs.
- Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates.
- 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.
- Research new materials to determine quality or conformance to environmental standards.
- Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements.
- Review aerospace engineering designs to determine how to reduce negative environmental impacts.
- Design new or modify existing aerospace systems to reduce polluting emissions, such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, or smoke emissions.
Learning Resources
More information on this occupation may be found in the links provided below.
Aerospace Industries Association
The Aerospace Industries Association represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, materiel, and related components, equipment, services, and information technology.
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