Aerospace Engineers design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.
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- Aerospace Engineers
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
What do they typically do
- Coordinate and direct the design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft and aerospace products
- Assess project proposals to determine whether they are technically and financially feasible
- Determine whether proposed projects will be safe and meet defined goals
- Evaluate designs to ensure that products meet engineering principles, customer requirements, and environmental regulations
- Develop criteria for design, quality, completion, and sustainment after delivery
- Ensure that projects meet required standards
- Inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to identify sources of problems and possible solutions
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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