Space Force SFSC · Engineering
62EXB Astronautical Engineer
Overview
Astronautical engineers apply specialized engineering knowledge to aeronautical, computer, flight test, or mechanical projects. They manage their projects from planning through implementation in support of operations worldwide.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- systems engineering
- requirements analysis
- systems integration and test
- reliability and safety engineering
- modeling and simulation
- software-hardware integration
- configuration management
- technical documentation
- project planning and scheduling
- risk management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
- Amazon Redshift
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
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.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Industrial Engineers
- Logistics Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Similar Specialties
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
Report an error on this page