How much does an Aerospace Engineer I make in the United States? The average Aerospace Engineer I salary in the United States is $83,670 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $77,054 and $89,723. 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. 

Aerospace Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aerospace Engineer I Salary $71,031 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aerospace Engineer I Salary $77,054 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aerospace Engineer I Salary $83,670 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aerospace Engineer I Salary $89,723 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aerospace Engineer I Salary $95,235 US February 26, 2024
25% $77,054 10% $71,031 90% $95,235 75% $89,723 $83,670 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Aerospace Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Technical Support: Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.

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Software Development: Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.

Analysis 0.17%
Technical Support 0.02%
Software Development 0.02%
Others 99.79%

Job Description for Aerospace Engineer I

Aerospace Engineer I 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. Being an Aerospace Engineer I oversees flight tests of prototypes and analyzes resulting data to validate flight characteristics and identify necessary improvements. Conducts calculations and utilizes simulations to evaluate aerodynamics, structural integrity, propulsion efficiency, and the effect on fuel consumption of new or existing materials. Additionally, Aerospace Engineer I utilizes CAE, 3-D, and digital modeling to create detailed plans and specifications to support production. Assists quality assurance and purchasing teams with the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products and materials, or technologies. Understands and complies with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Aerospace Engineer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Aerospace Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Aerospace Engineer I

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

The second career path typically progresses to Airport Engineer.

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

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with an Engineer II position, and then progresses to Engineer IV.

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Aerospace Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Aerospace Engineer I, the highest Aerospace Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Aerospace Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Aerospace Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Aerospace Engineer I salary is 2.9% 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
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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