CTE Career Catalog

Aerospace Engineer

Job Desription

Aerospace engineers develop leading-edge technologies and integrate them into aerospace vehicle systems used for transportation, communications, exploration, and defense applications. This involves the design and manufacturing of aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion systems, satellites, and missiles, as well as the design and testing of aircraft and aerospace products, components, and subassemblies.

Salary average: $126,880

Occupational Outlook

The job outlook for careers in aerospace is strong—the aerospace industry has traditionally been a significant contributor to the global economy and a consistent source of high-paying jobs.

Links to Learn More About This Career:

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors degree

University of Kentucky

Address: 410 Administration Dr, Lexington, KY 40506-0032

Website:https://www.uky.edu/academics/

Information on the Major: https://www.uky.edu/academics/bachelors/pigman-college-engineering/aerospace-engineering

Auburn University

Address: Auburn University, Auburn University, AL 36849

Website:https://www.auburn.edu/

Information on the Major: https://www.eng.auburn.edu/aero/#gsc.tab=0

University of Alabama

Address: Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Website:https://www.ua.edu/

Information on the Major: https://aem.eng.ua.edu/

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, Communication, Team Work, Ethical Perspective

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

None

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Good salary
Job security
Growing industry

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Work-life balance
Education required
stress

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Very long work hours and typically at an office.

Career Researched By: Wyatt Rowe

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