Description
In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from astronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Mechanical 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
- hardware design review
- test planning and execution
- failure analysis
- reliability and maintainability
- technical documentation
- project management fundamentals
- configuration management
- data analysis
- cross-functional coordination
- risk assessment
- process improvement
- problem solving
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 Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE/SME)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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.