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Aerospace Engineer Careers

Aerospace engineers develop technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft. They may focus on areas such as aerodynamic fluid flow; structural design; guidance, navigation, and control; instrumentation and communication; robotics; or propulsion and combustion.

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  • Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree
  • Typical Wages: $130-140k/year (in Colorado)
  • Typical Hours: May be over 40 hrs/wk
  • Job Outlook: 6% growth over the next 10 years (faster than the average)
  • Next Position: Technical/Supervisory roles, Manager/Project Manager
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Aerospace Engineer Careers

Aerospace engineers develop technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft. They may focus on areas such as aerodynamic fluid flow; structural design; guidance, navigation, and control; instrumentation and communication; robotics; or propulsion and combustion.

A Day in the Life of Aerospace Engineering, made possible by:

Click on these additional partner links to learn more about other pathways to careers and education in Aerospace Engineering: