JobSOC 17-2011

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

5 programs

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General14.0201
Astronautical Engineering14.0202
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other14.0299
Electrical and Electronics Engineering14.1001
Mechanical Engineering14.1901

02.

Draws on

Engineering and Technology4.7 of 5
Design4.7 of 5
Mechanical4.3 of 5
Mathematics4.1 of 5
Physics4.1 of 5
Computers and Electronics4.0 of 5
English Language3.8 of 5
Production and Processing3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.