150X Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (06 and above)

Core Skills

• aerospace systems engineering and integration
• R&D and technology maturation oversight
• test and evaluation planning and execution
• requirements definition and validation
• airworthiness and safety certification processes
• program and portfolio management
• risk management and technical decision making
• configuration and change management
• data analysis and test reporting
• cross-functional engineering team leadership

Civilian Career Paths

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Project Management
• Aviation Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
• Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
• Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
• Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
• Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.