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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	2006 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average. Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

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Current Job Openings for Aerospace Engineers There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Aircraft Mechanical And Structures Engineer	8/25/09	Salem	Neg.
Aircraft Systems Engineer	8/25/09	Salem	Neg.

State of Oregon License Information for Aerospace Engineers No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Aerospace Engineers

Regional Employment Projections for Aerospace Engineers

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
	2006	2016			Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	72	77	5	6.9%	1	2	2
Multnomah / Washington	30	34	4	13.3%	0	1	1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	25	27	2	8.0%	0	1	1
Jackson / Josephine	5	7	2	40.0%	0	0	0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	4	5	1	25.0%	0	0	0
Douglas	1	1	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	1	1	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Coos / Curry	1	2	1	100.0%	0	0	0

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Industries of Employment for Aerospace Engineers

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	72
Total, All Industries	Private	72
Manufacturing	Private	49
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	Private	49
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	Private	49
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	15
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	15

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%
Computer Hardware Engineers	46%
Electrical Engineers	46%
Biomedical Engineers	46%
Mechanical Engineers	43%
Environmental Engineers	36%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians	35%
Industrial Engineers	32%
Mechanical Engineering Technicians	32%