Occupation
Aerospace engineer
Aerospace engineers design, analyse, and test aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion systems, and their structures. The work is heavily governed by airworthiness and safety regulation, so analysis, testing, and documentation all have to stand up to independent scrutiny.
Also known as: Aeronautical engineer · Astronautical engineer
Occupation content
Part of Engineering and technical design
What the work involves
- Model aerodynamic, structural, or propulsion behaviour and interpret simulation output.
- Size and check structural components against fatigue, load, and margin requirements.
- Define and witness ground or flight test activities and reduce the resulting test data.
- Prepare certification evidence, compliance matrices, and design substantiation reports.
- Review supplier designs and coordinate interfaces between systems and structures.
- Investigate in-service findings and support engineering changes or repair schemes.
How people commonly enter
- An accredited bachelor's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering.
- A postgraduate aerospace degree taken after a mechanical, electrical, or physics background.
- A graduate engineer scheme with an airframer, engine maker, operator, or space agency contractor.
- Movement from an aerospace technician or maintenance role after completing an engineering degree.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Team based · Desk based · Lab or workshop · Quiet focus · High responsibility
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Realistic (hands-on)
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Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Aerospace engineers · United States
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- O*NET OnLine — occupation search: aerospace engineer · United States
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- Employment and Social Development Canada — National Occupational Classification (NOC) · Canada
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