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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition Program Test and Evaluation Specialist, Senior | HX5 | 09/25/2020 | No | |
| Aerospace Engineer | Federal Aviation Administration | Washington, District Of Columbia | 09/26/2020 | No |
| Aerospace Engineer, AST, Contamination Control | Goddard Space Flight Center | Greenbelt, Maryland | 09/25/2020 | No |
| Aircraft Performance Engineer | Garmin International | Scottsdale, Arizona | 09/26/2020 | No |
| Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic | Cirrus Aircraft | Duluth, Minnesota | 09/26/2020 | No |
| Antenna Engineer | SpaceX | Redmond, Washington | 09/26/2020 | No |
| APG Technician (Airframe & Powerplant)* | ST Engineering Aerospace | Pensacola, Florida | 09/25/2020 | No |
| Assembly A | L3Harris | Salt Lake City, Utah | 09/26/2020 | Yes |
| Associate level Avionic Systems Engineer | The Boeing Company | Long Beach, California | 09/26/2020 | Yes |
| Avionics Aircraft Completion Tech- Decatur, TX (United Rotorcraft) | Air Methods | Decatur, Texas | 09/25/2020 | No |
