Designs and supervises the construction of aircraft and associated parts such as airframe, auxiliaries, communication equipment, controls, fuselage, and powerplant.
Analyzes results of stress tests on various craft and missile parts and conducts research to determine flight characteristics. May have concentration in a single aerospace discipline such as: flight mechanics, guidance and control systems, propulsion systems, robotics, or aerodynamics.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Aerospace Engineer III skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying analytic principles and methods to identify the properties and state of a system, device, or mechanism.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the key elements of engineering analysis in solving specific problems or issues.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in project planning and analysis to identify opportunities and needs.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Checks project data and resources for engineering analysis to determine specifications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess and resolve complex engineering analysis issues.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions industry best practices to improve engineering analysis efficiency.
Skill definition-Identifying and analyzing the causes of issues to reduce recurrence using problem-solving techniques.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the concepts and benefits of root cause analysis in process improvement.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Collects data for investigations and troubleshooting processing issues for root cause analysis.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Guides the data collection and review process to support the root cause analysis operations.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Conducts root cause failure analysis investigations in production and maintenance processes.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs corrective action plan to notify and solve principal customers with major issues.
Skill definition-Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites ways how to code instructions using programming languages.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts regular audits to identify program inefficiencies and suggests ways to improve the issues.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Ensures adherence to programming standards by checking and fixing problem codes.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Conducts walkthroughs and monitors the quality of the development activities.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops and maintains documentation of program development and revisions.
Skill definition-Demonstrating thorough knowledge of the industry's value chain, business, issues, trends, etc., and the ability to apply them appropriately.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites critical statistics regarding the industry's size and influence.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents industry and domain knowledge in appropriate documentation systems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Communicates industry and market trends affecting business operations to internal stakeholders.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Demonstrates intimate knowledge of industry and market trends to provide business insights.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes organizational policies and processes to seek out and understand industry dynamics.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Clarifies the differences between analytical thinking and critical thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies appropriate methods to organize and disclose meaningful data patterns.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Creates and interprets causal links among various datasets.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Coaches others on using logic and reasoning to process and organize information.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes critical training and initiatives to foster analytical thinking across our business.
There are 11 hard skills for Aerospace Engineer III, Engineering Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Estimation, etc.
1 general skills for Aerospace Engineer III, Programming.
10 soft skills for Aerospace Engineer III, Industry Knowledge, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, etc.
While the list totals 22 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as an Aerospace Engineer III, he or she needs to be proficient in Industry Knowledge, be skilled in Analytical Thinking, and be proficient in Innovation.
