Navy Officer Subspecialty · Aviation
5402 Aeronautical Engineering: Aerospace
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
An Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace officer applies aerospace engineering to aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion, structures, flight mechanics, and mission systems. The officer conducts requirements analysis, design evaluation, modeling, testing, and technical risk management.
Core Skills
- aerospace vehicle design
- aerodynamic modeling
- orbital and flight mechanics
- propulsion analysis
- structural load analysis
- computational fluid dynamics
- requirements management
- engineering trade studies
- qualification test management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Commercial Aviation
- Project Management
- Unmanned Systems
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Mechanical
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
What the Work Involves
- Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
- 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.
- Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
- Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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