Aerospace Engineers (sometimes called Aeronautical Engineers or rocket scientists) design components for craft that fly in the air and in space. Aerospace engineers can work on rockets, airplanes, space stations, satellites, rovers, and more. Aerospace engineers work for companies, universities, and the government and military.
$69,000 to $151,000 per year
Aerospace Engineers commonly hold Bachelors or Masters degrees.
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