How much does an Aerospace Engineer V make in San Francisco, CA? The average Aerospace Engineer V salary in San Francisco, CA is $214,113 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $193,723 and $229,124. 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 V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aerospace Engineer V Salary $175,160 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Aerospace Engineer V Salary $193,723 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Aerospace Engineer V Salary $214,113 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Aerospace Engineer V Salary $229,124 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Aerospace Engineer V Salary $242,791 San Francisco,CA February 26, 2024
25% $193,723 10% $175,160 90% $242,791 75% $229,124 $214,113 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Aerospace Engineer V 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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Performance Review: Assessing employee performance and identifying strengths and weaknesses to promote communication and provide constructive performance feedback.

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Business Intelligence: Business intelligence (BI) comprises the strategies and technologies used by enterprises for the data analysis of business information. BI technologies provide historical, current and predictive views of business operations. Common functions of business intelligence technologies include reporting, online analytical processing, analytics, data mining, process mining, complex event processing, business performance management, benchmarking, text mining, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics. BI technologies can handle large amounts of structured and sometimes unstructured data to help identify, develop and otherwise create new strategic business opportunities. They aim to allow for the easy interpretation of these big data. Identifying new opportunities and implementing an effective strategy based on insights can provide businesses with a competitive market advantage and long-term stability.

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Performance Review 0.01%
Business Intelligence 0.01%
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Job Description for Aerospace Engineer V

Aerospace Engineer V 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 V 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 V 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. Typically requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Aerospace Engineer V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be an Aerospace Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Aerospace Engineer V

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 V, the first career path typically starts with an Aeronautical Engineer VI position, and then Aeronautical Engineering Supervisor.

The second career path typically starts with an Aerospace Engineer VI position, and then progresses to Aerospace Engineering Supervisor.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with an Engineering Manager position, and then progresses to Engineering Manager, Sr..

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