62EXA Aeronautical Engineer

Core Skills

• systems engineering
• requirements analysis and traceability
• aeronautical systems design and integration
• test planning and execution
• data analysis and reporting
• risk assessment and mitigation
• configuration management
• project management
• problem solving and root cause analysis
• safety and reliability engineering

Civilian Career Paths

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Project Management
• Aviation Management

Training & Development

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.

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