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Occupation

243932 Aerospace Engineer

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

243932 Aerospace Engineer

Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft for flight.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer Officer - Aeronautical (Navy, Air Force)
  • Aerospace Engineer Officer - Armament (Air Force)
  • Aerospace Engineer Officer - Electronics (Air Force)
  • Propulsion Engineer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Designs and develops aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft, components and systems
  • Studies and analyses aerospace products to improve their efficiency, performance and safety
  • Researches and identifies new technologies, materials and methodologies that can help to improve aerospace products and systems
  • Tests, evaluates and assesses aircraft or spacecraft systems, prototypes and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
  • Analyses data to solve technical issues identified in aircraft or aerospace vehicles and their systems
  • Inspects damaged aircraft or spacecraft products to identify source of problems and provide possible solutions