Plan C
Aerospace Engineer
What They Do
They design and test out aircrafts, missles, spacecrafts
and satellites as well as defense, unmanned systems,
propulsion systems, structural components, and avionics
and software.
Work Environment
They mostly work in offices testing out designs
simulating vehicles, and writing reports, but may also
work in military bases, airfields, or launch sites.
How to Become One
You need a strong educational foundation, have a
bachelor's degree, get pratical experience, targeted
skill acquisition, obtain certifications (if needed)
and consider graduate school.
Pay
Entry level: $55,000-$85,000 a year
Average level: $149,000–$171,000 a year
Higher level: $175,000–$200,000+ a year
Manager level: $136,000-$197,000 a year
Job Outlook
The job outlook is faster than average/
6% from 2024-2034.
Similar Occupations
Mechanical Engineer
Systems Engineer
Materials Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Robotic Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Interesting Facts/Pics/Videos
Aerospace Engineering has made vehicles like
the Boeing 747 that is composed of more than 6 million
parts, aircrafts that can make sonic booms, use materials
that are light weight but still strong to minimize weight
but to maximize strength, design missles, drones, satellites,
and aircrafts.