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AEROSPACE & AIR TRANSPORT

Aeronautical Engineer

Utilize CAD software to innovate aircraft designs and enhance aerodynamic efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

65 000 – 150 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
4-6 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
4-6 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
65 000 – 80 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
85 000 – 110 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
115 000 – 150 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry typically requires a relevant engineering degree.

Internships and cooperative programs are common pathways to first employment.

Training — United States

Aeronautical engineers generally complete a bachelor's degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering, often supplemented by internships or cooperative education programs to gain practical experience.

The job market — United States

The aerospace sector offers employment mainly in manufacturing, defense, and government agencies.

Demand is steady with some growth driven by innovation and space exploration.

All about the job

How to become a Aeronautical Engineer?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University West LafayetteWest Lafayette
Bachelor's
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley
Bachelor's
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
00
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Purdue University West LafayetteWest Lafayette
Bachelor's

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