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.
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.
Flight Test Engineer, Aerospace Stress Engineer, Structural Analysis Engineer, Flight Controls Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Avionics Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $72,450 | $91,240 | $116,500 | $145,530 | $166,620 |
| Hourly Wage | $34.83 | $43.86 | $56.01 | $69.97 | $80.11 |
| Location | 2018 Employment | 2028 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 67,200 | 68,300 | 2% | 4,500 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Wright-Patterson Afb, OH | More than 4 years: 38 |
| Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Wright-Patterson Afb, OH | Less than one year: 8 More than 4 years: 55 |
| Alabama A & M University | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Normal, AL | 4 years: 28 |
| Alabama A & M University | Mechanical Engineering | Normal, AL | 4 years: 27 |
| Alfred University | Mechanical Engineering | Alfred, NY | 4 years: 51 More than 4 years: 5 |
| American Public University System | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Charles Town, WV | 4 years: 4 |
| Anderson University | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Anderson, IN | 4 years: 1 |
| Anderson University | Mechanical Engineering | Anderson, IN | 4 years: 3 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Arnold, MD | 2 years: 7 |
| Arizona State University-Skysong | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 years: 59 More than 4 years: 20 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems | Honeywell | Phoenix, Arizona | 10/22/2020 | Yes |
| AEROSPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEER - ATAS | Georgia Employer | Smyrna, Georgia | 10/22/2020 | No |
| AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC (TITLE 32) | Air National Guard Units | Memphis, Tennessee | 10/21/2020 | No |
| Aircraft Low Observ Mech 2 - Secret (Deployable) | Northrop Grumman | Edwards AFB, California | 10/21/2020 | Yes |
| Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Secret (Deployable) | Northrop Grumman | Edwards AFB, California | 10/21/2020 | Yes |
| Aircraft Structures Mechanic 1 (Active DoD Secret Clearance Required) - Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply | Northrop Grumman | Palmdale, California | 10/21/2020 | Yes |
| Aircraft Structures Mechanic Entry Level (Active DOD Secret Clearance Required) - Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply | Northrop Grumman | Palmdale, California | 10/21/2020 | Yes |
| Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 3, Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply | Northrop Grumman | Palmdale, California | 10/21/2020 | Yes |
| Aircraft System Mechanic 1 (Active DoD Secret Clearance Required) - Military & Veterans Encourged to Apply | Northrop Grumman | Palmdale, California | 10/21/2020 | Yes |
| Airframe Design Engineer | Textron | Fort Worth, Texas | 10/21/2020 | Yes |
