Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace engineers design, construct, and test aircraft and spacecraft. This includes missiles and rockets.
87%
10%
3%
National data for aerospace engineers (SOC 17-2011).
$48,910
$71,120
$95,530
$23.51
$33.71
$45.93
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • have a high school diploma or GED
  • complete a bachelor's degree in engineering
  • be detail-oriented
  • have strong analytical skills

    • Hours

  • Usually work a regular 40-hour week.
  • May travel to other work sites. They may also travel to visit manufacturers.
    • AEROSPACE ENGINEERS will:
  • design parts and equipment for aircraft, satellites, weapons, and spacecraft. Those who work with aircraft are called aeronautical engineers
  • plan and conduct various quality tests on the new equipment.
    • AEROSPACE ENGINEERS frequently:
  • estimate how much the product will cost, plan how it will be tested, and estimate when it will be completed. They write reports with this information and present them to managers and customers for approval
  • Use CADD (computer-aided-drafting and design)
  • write handbooks to explain the equipment to others
    • It is important that AEROSPACE ENGINEERS be able to:
  • Must be very exact in performing their job. Designs often include very tiny measurements
  • Be responsible for the health and safety and work outcomes of people on their design teams
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