151X Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer requiring Aerospace Engineering Specialty

Core Skills

• aerospace systems engineering
• weapons systems test and evaluation
• acquisition and lifecycle management
• requirements development and analysis
• flight test planning and execution oversight
• RDT&E program management
• risk management and safety oversight
• configuration and change management
• systems integration and interoperability
• cost, schedule, and performance management

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.
• 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.
• Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.

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