Aerospace Engineers

An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.

About this Career

Average Salary

£36,294

New workers start at around £20,729. Normal pay is £36,294 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £54,597

Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
Designs and develops mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles and other machinery.
Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Reading Comprehension	77%
Mathematics	77%
Science	76%
Monitoring	73%
Active Learning	71%
Critical Thinking	71%
Active Listening	70%
Writing	68%
Speaking	67%
Learning Strategies	46%