Aerospace Engineers
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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Aeronautical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Stress Engineer, Avionics Engineer, Design Engineer, Flight Controls Engineer, Flight Test Engineer, Structural Analysis Engineer, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
- Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
- Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
- Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
- Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Alstom ESARAD,Alstom ESATAN,Altera Quartus II,Analytical Graphics STK Expert Edition,ANSYS simulation software,Collier Research HyperSizer,Computational fluid dynamics CFD software,Computer-aided engineering CAE software,Cullimore & Ring Technologies SINDA/FLUINT,Cullimore & Ring Technologies Thermal Desktop,Dassault Systemes Abaqus,Data acquisition systems,ESI Group AutoSEA2,Fatigue analysis software,Finite element analysis FEA software,Finite element method FEM software,Flexible dynamics modeling software,Grid generation software,Harvard Thermal TAS,K&K Associates Thermal Analysis Kit TAK,Maplesoft Maple,MathWorks Simulink,MSC Software Fatigue,MSC Software Nastran,MSC Software Patran,Network Analysis SINDA-G,Phoenix Integration ModelCenter,Southwest Research Institute NASGRO,Stress analysis software,TEAM Engineering FEMAP,Tecplot Focus,The MathWorks MATLAB,Thermal analysis software,Thermal Radiation Analysis System TRASYS,Thermal Synthesizer System TSS,Universal Technical Systems TK Solver,Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Computer aided design CAD software:Autodesk AutoCAD,Computer aided design and drafting CADD software,Dassault Systemes CATIA,Dassault Systemes SolidWorks,Mathsoft Mathcad,PTC Creo Parametric,Thermal design software,UGS Solid Edge,Xilinx TMRTool
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software:1CadCam Unigraphics,Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Configuration management software:IBM Rational ClearCase
- Data base user interface and query software:Microsoft Access,Structure query language SQL
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
- Create models of engineering designs or methods.
- Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
- Design systems to reduce harmful emissions.
- Determine design criteria or specifications.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:100% responded"Every day"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:93% responded"Every day"
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:82% responded"Every day"
- Telephone:64% responded"Every day"
- Level of Competition:58% responded"Moderately competitive"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Science:Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving:Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology:Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Design:Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Physics:Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 59%Bachelor's Degree
- 33%Master's Degree
- 8%Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Information Ordering:The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Problem Sensitivity:The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Interests
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic:Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Values
- Working Conditions:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Recognition:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Adaptability/Flexibility:Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Initiative:Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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