Aerospace Engineers
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Civilian:
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.
Military:
Although private companies build the military's aerospace equipment, military engineers are responsible for seeing that all equipment meets service needs. Aerospace engineers design and direct the development of military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft.
Job Titles
- Aerodynamicist
- Aerodynamics Analyst
- Aerodynamics Engineer
- Aeronautical Design Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $97,480
- Military:
- $86,810
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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