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Aerospace Engineers

SOC 17-2011.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Science

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Writing

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Mathematics

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.8

Mathematics

4.2

Design

4.1

Physics

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.9

English Language

3.8

Mechanical

3.4

Production and Processing

3.3

Key Tasks

1Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.

2Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.

3Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.

4Plan or coordinate activities concerned with investigating and resolving customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.

5Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.

Also Known As

Aerodynamicist Aeronautical Design Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Aeronautical Project Engineer Aeronautical Research Engineer Aeronautical Test Engineer Aerospace Engineer Aerospace Stress Engineer Aircraft Designer Aircraft Engineer