Description

Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance. They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.

Job Titles

• Aerodynamics engineer
• Aeronautical engineer
• Aerospace engineer
• Aerospace structural engineer
• Aerospace systems engineer
• Aerospace test engineer
• Aircraft design engineer
• Stress engineer – aerospace

Main Duties

• Design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems and components such as aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, satellites and space-based communication systems
• Develop and conduct computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components using advanced mathematical modelling
• Prepare specifications for materials and processes to be used in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair or modification
• Supervise and coordinate the manufacturing, assembly, modification, repair and overhaul of aircraft and spacecraft
• Coordinate ground and flight tests of air and spacecraft
• Develop operational specifications, maintenance schedules and manuals for operators
• Develop the technical phases of logistical and operational support for aerospace vehicles and systems
• Investigate and report on structural or other component or system failures, accidents or incidents and prepare recommendations for corrective action.

Workplaces

• Air transport carriers
• Aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers
• Education institutions
• Governments
• Research institutions

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Digital Literacy
• Digital Production
• Evaluation

Abilities

• Categorization Flexibility
• Deductive Reasoning
• Fluency of Ideas
• Information Ordering
• Mathematical Reasoning

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Innovativeness
• Active Learning Adaptability

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Source: OaSIS