Aerospace Engineers
Code: 17-2011.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£134,960
Range: £86,700 - £205,890
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Aeronautical Engineer
Aerospace Stress Engineer
Avionics Engineer
Design Engineer
Flight Controls Engineer
Flight Systems Test Engineer
Flight Test Engineer
Special Mission Engineer
Structural Analysis Engineer
Structural Test Engineer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
- Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.
- Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
The MathWorks MATLAB
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Development environment software
C
Microsoft Visual Studio
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Verbal
read and understand what is written
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Aerospace Engineers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Aerospace Engineers is £134,960. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £86,700, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £205,890 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Aerospace Engineers typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Aerospace Engineers include: The MathWorks MATLAB, Wolfram Research Mathematica, Microsoft PowerPoint, C, Microsoft Visual Studio. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Aerospace Engineers
Search AllAerospace Stress Engineer
CV-Library
Bristol
Contract
Aerospace Stress Engineer – Concessions & FDT (Airbus)
Infosys
chester
Permanent
Aerospace Stress Engineer (Permanent) — Growth & Impact
Matchtech Group
, england, united kingdom
Permanent
Aerospace Stress Engineer: Structural Analysis & Repairs
Prattwhitney
monkton
Permanent
Aerospace Stress Engineer — Shape Next-Gen Flight
ADYD Group
madrid
Permanent
Lead Flight Controls Engineer – eVTOL Systems
Vertical Aerospace
, , united kingdom
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£86,700
Median Annual (Average):
£134,960
90th Percentile (Senior):
£205,890
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