Aerospace Engineer

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Work Tasks

• Plan, build, and test spacecraft and aircraft
• Work on planes, rockets, missiles, submarines, satellites, etc.
• Make new defense systems and control systems for aircraft
• Research and find out about the best and newest ideas in spacecraft
• Work for the military, airlines, and companies that make aircraft parts
• Work with computers, graphs, reports, models, drawings, and aircraft and spacecraft

Salary, Size & Growth

• $87,500 average per year ($42.00 per hour)
• A medium occupation (78,400 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.0% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree in aerospace engineering
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree or higher in aerospace engineering
• Certification/Licensing: Registration may be needed, which requires a degree, 4 years of experience, and passing 2 tests.