Description
In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Astronautical Engineers provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.
Core Skills
- systems engineering
- requirements analysis
- systems integration and test
- reliability and safety engineering
- modeling and simulation
- embedded systems concepts
- software-hardware integration
- configuration management
- technical documentation
- project planning and scheduling
- root cause analysis
- risk management
- cross-functional collaboration
- problem solving
- data analysis
Common Certifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license pathway
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP/INCOSE)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Similar Specialties
Data sourced from official Space Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.