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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Aerospace and Defense? There are 24 jobs in Aerospace and Defense category. Average salaries can vary and range from $82,318 to $96,559. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from November 21, 2024.

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Alternate Job Titles: Aviation Engineer I

Designs aircraft and helicopter parts and propulsion systems to optimize aerodynamic performance and promote safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Develops computational models and simulations to understand and assess the performance of aircraft design and identify necessary improvements. Conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, dra... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aviation Engineer II

Designs aircraft and helicopter parts and propulsion systems to optimize aerodynamic performance and promote safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Develops computational models and simulations to understand and assess the performance of aircraft design and identify necessary improvements. Conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, dra... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aerospace Engineer I | Entry Level Aerospace Engineer

Researches and develops structural engineering specifications for aerospace products, parts, or associated operations to improve the efficiency and reliability of aerospace systems. Analyzes results of stress tests on various craft and missile parts to determine material durability and tolerances. Oversees flight tests of prototypes and analyzes resulting data to validate flight characteristics an... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aerospace Engineer II

Researches and develops structural engineering specifications for aerospace products, parts, or associated operations to improve the efficiency and reliability of aerospace systems. Analyzes results of stress tests on various craft and missile parts to determine material durability and tolerances. Oversees flight tests of prototypes and analyzes resulting data to validate flight characteristics an... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aerospace Maintenance Engineer II | Aerospace Support Engineer II

Conducts service, repair, and overall maintenance tasks for aerospace products or parts to ensure the efficiency and reliability of aerospace systems. Routinely tests and inspects aerospace components and installs replacements, repairs, or modifications to facilitate optimal and safe functionality. Maintains accurate records of services and procedures performed on aerospace components and document... View job details

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About Aerospace and Defense Category

The Aerospace and Defense category has jobs that design, build, and test aircraft and aviation systems. People in some of these jobs may require a background in engineering and physical science, other jobs utilize skills and expertise developed by hands on experience in the aviation, space, and military systems industries. Jobs include Aerospace Engineers, Model Makers, Airframe Assembly and Mechanics, and Test Pilots.

About Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit Industry

The Non-Profit sector is comprised of tax-exempt entities that provide products and services based on their mission. Non-profit organization missions typically fall into one of several categories, such as religious, health, educational, charitable, scientific, or cruelty prevention. Non-profits use excess revenue to reinvest in their organizations, rather than allocating it to owners or members. Non-profit organizations must comply with the rules set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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