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Engineering > Aerospace Engineer

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Short Description:

An Aerospace Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems. They apply principles of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science to create efficient and safe aerospace vehicles. Aerospace Engineers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct research, and utilize advanced technologies to improve performance, reduce environmental impact, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, and a deep understanding of aerospace engineering principles are essential for success in this field.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations
  • Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards
  • 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, product ability, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
  • Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Operations Analysis: Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: 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.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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