Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. Industry profile for this occupation: Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation: Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Computer Systems Design and Related Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Scheduled Air Transportation Scientific Research and Development Services Aerospace Engineers Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. Industry profile for this occupation: Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation: Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Computer Systems Design and Related Services Employment Services Scientific Research and Development Services |