How much does an Aeronautical Engineer II make in Aurora, IL? The average Aeronautical Engineer II salary in Aurora, IL is $98,208 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $91,057 and $104,171. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Aeronautical Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aeronautical Engineer II Salary $84,547 Aurora,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aeronautical Engineer II Salary $91,057 Aurora,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aeronautical Engineer II Salary $98,208 Aurora,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aeronautical Engineer II Salary $104,171 Aurora,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aeronautical Engineer II Salary $109,600 Aurora,IL March 26, 2024
25% $91,057 10% $84,547 90% $109,600 75% $104,171 $98,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Aeronautical Engineer II

Aeronautical 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. Being an Aeronautical Engineer II conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, drag, and maneuverability and evaluate the performance and safety in various conditions. Collects, processes, and analyzes aircraft data and conducts calculations to understand and estimate flight parameters. Additionally, Aeronautical Engineer II utilizes CAE tools to analyze structural integrity and ensure aircraft parts can withstand stresses and loads encountered during flight. Understands and complies with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Aeronautical Engineer II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Aeronautical Engineer II typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Aeronautical Engineer II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Aeronautical Engineer II, the first career path typically starts with an Aeronautical Engineer III position, and then Aeronautical Engineer IV.

The second career path typically starts with an Aerospace Engineer III position, and then progresses to Aerospace Engineer IV.

The third career path typically starts with an Engineer III position, and then progresses to Engineer IV.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Nuclear Engineer III position, and then progresses to Nuclear Engineer IV.

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Aeronautical Engineer II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Aeronautical Engineer II, the highest Aeronautical Engineer II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Aeronautical Engineer II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Aeronautical Engineer II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Aeronautical Engineer II salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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Skills associated with Aeronautical Engineer II: Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software, Performance Testing, Engineering Design, Mathematical Modeling ...More