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Occupational Report for Aerospace Engineers (17-2011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Perform a variety of engineering work 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.

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Aerospace Engineers
Employment Outlook for Aerospace Engineers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Aerospace Engineers There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Senior Project Engineer 1/15/10 Central Point DOE
Manufacturing Quality Engineer 7/15/10 Aurora DOE
Aircraft Systems Engineer 7/27/10 Salem
Structures Engineer 7/27/10 Central Point DOE
Flight Test Pilot & Systems Engineer 7/27/10 Salem
Powerplant Engineer - 2334 8/19/10 Mcminnville DOE
Lead Liaison Engineer 8/30/10 Aurora DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Aerospace Engineers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 40 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Aeronautical engineer 8/30/10 Portland CyberCoders
Aeronautical Engineer - Avionics Engineer - FEA - CFD 8/30/10 Portland CyberCoders
Aeronautical Engineer - Avionics Engineer - FEA - CFD Salary: $60k - $90k/year 8/30/10 Portland CyberCoders Engineering
AEROSPACE JOBS 8/29/10
Engineering Jobs 8/28/10 Salem Competitive Edge Recruiting, L
AEROSPACE JOBS 8/28/10
Engineering Jobs 8/28/10 Salem Competitive Edge Recruiting, L
AEROSPACE JOBS 8/28/10
Engineering Jobs 8/28/10 Salem Competitive Edge Recruiting, L
Aeronautical Engineer Blade Designer 8/27/10 Portland Professional Technical Resources
Engineering Manager Structural Analysis 8/26/10 Beaverton Everest Consultants, Inc.
Aircraft Certification Systems Engineer in Marion County, OR Salary: N/A 8/25/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
Aircraft Certification Systems Engi... 8/25/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
Aircraft Certification Systems Engineer in Marion County, OR 8/25/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
AEROSPACE JOBS 8/25/10
Flight Test Pilot/Systems Engineer in Marion County, OR Salary: N/A 8/24/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
Aeronautical Engineer Blade Designer 8/24/10 Portland Professional Technical Resources
Flight Test Pilot/Systems Engineer in Marion County, OR 8/24/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
Flight Test Pilot/Systems Engineer ... 8/24/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
Aeronautical Engineer Blade Designer 8/23/10 Portland Professional Technical Resources
AEROSPACE JOBS 8/23/10 Dallas
FULLTIME Aircraft Systems Engineer in Marion County, OR 8/23/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
Powerplant Engineer - 2334 8/23/10 McMinnville Evergreen International Aviation
FULLTIME Aircraft Systems Engineer ... 8/23/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
FULLTIME Aircraft Systems Engineer in Marion County, OR Salary: N/A 8/23/10 Salem Amtec Human capital
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State of Oregon License Information for Aerospace Engineers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Aerospace Engineers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $21.30 $25.85 $33.34 $39.51 $44.63 $32.37 $67,315
Multnomah / Washington 27.86 31.91 38.25 42.85 46.56 37.37 77,739
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Regional Employment Projections for Aerospace Engineers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 118 135 17 14.4% 2 3 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 38 49 11 28.9% 1 1 2
Multnomah / Washington 35 38 3 8.6% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 7 9 2 28.6% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 6 5 -1 -16.7% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Aerospace Engineers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 118
Total, All Industries Private 118
Manufacturing Private 65
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 65
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 65
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 14
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 14
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 23
Administrative and Support Services Private 23
Facilities Support Services Private 23
Educational Requirements for Aerospace Engineers Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Aerospace Engineers
  • Analyze Engineering Design Problems
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Basic Physics
  • Apply Design Engineering Theory
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
  • Apply Electronic Principles
  • Apply Engineering Principles To Integrate Components
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Apply Mechanical Engineering Principles
  • Apply Pneumatic Systems Principles
  • Apply Principles And Theories Of Physics
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Robotics Systems Technology
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects
  • Convert Ideas Into Products
  • Coordinate Teams
  • Design Aircraft And Aerospace Equipment
  • Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
  • Design And Develop Manufacturing Processes And Systems
  • Design Control Systems
  • Design, Develop And Test Aerospace Products
  • Design, Develop And Test Aerospace Systems
  • Design, Develop And Test Aircraft And Aerospace Components
  • Determine Production Factors
  • Direct Testing And Inspection Of Missile System
  • Evaluate Data From Engineering Projects
  • Evaluate Product Design
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Improve Test Devices And Techniques In Manufacturing, Industrial Or Engineering Setting
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
  • Maintain Quality Control
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Precision Test Equipment
  • Plan And Test Engineering Methods
  • Prepare Working Diagrams Of Aircraft, Missiles And Parts
  • Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Solve Engineering Problems
  • Supervise Engineering Projects
  • Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
  • Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Project Management Techniques
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Use Trigonometry
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects
  • Write Product Descriptions
Schools and Training Providers for Aerospace Engineers No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Aerospace Engineers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Aerospace Engineers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 59%
Engineers, All Other 46%
Electrical Engineers 46%
Computer Hardware Engineers 46%
Biomedical Engineers 46%
Mechanical Engineers 43%
Environmental Engineers 36%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 35%
Industrial Engineers 32%
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 32%