Aerospace Project Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does an Aerospace Project Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Aerospace Project Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $118,780 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $109,922 and $128,637. 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.

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Lead Mechanical / Aerospace Project Engineer IV

Johnson Service Group - Phoenix , AZ

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for a Lead MECHANICAL/AEROSPACE PROJECT ENGINEER (IV) with 8 - 10 YEARS ...

ZipRecruiter - 14 days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer (Aerospace)

GTN Technical Staffing and Consulting - Phoenix , AZ

Mechanical / Aerospace Project Engineer (IV) HIGHLIGHTS Location: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (close to I-17 and the 101) Position Type: Direct Hire Hourly / Salary: Based on experience, $100-110K ANNUALLY ...

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Mechanical Project Engineer, Aerospace Machining

Marquee Staffing - WFS - Anaheim , CA

Project Engineer The project engineer applies engineering principles and performs research to develop innovative design solutions to complex product development challenges for aerospace products and ...

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Project Engineer-Engine Assembly (Aviation/Aerospace)

ALTEN Technology USA - Kent , WA

... engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our ... Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and ...

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Project Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace - Houston , TX

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . * We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this ...

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Senior Project Engineer- Propulsion

The Aerospace Corporation - Houston , TX

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the ... systems engineering and/or project management environmentis required * Experience with in-space ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 19 days ago

What does an Aerospace Project Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of an Aerospace Project Engineer

Determines feasibility of changing customer requirements and may propose and/or negotiate changes in schedules or methodology in coordination with program management.

November 12, 2022

Understands manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures and how they impact designs.

January 02, 2023

Prepare internal and NASA project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

January 20, 2023

Assist the PI in working with collaborators such as other PIs and CLPS contractors.

February 26, 2023

Complete understanding of component function and testing requirements.

May 17, 2023

Control project schedule by understanding progress to-date, planning and coordinating forward work, requesting necessary resources in time to ensure they are available when needed, and resolving problems or issues when they arise.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Aerospace Project Engineer in San Jose, CA

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130805

120167

What is the average salary for Aerospace Project Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aerospace Project Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Aerospace Project Engineer ranges from $109,922 to $128,637 with the average base salary of $118,780. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,137 to $130,805 with the average total cash compensation of $120,167.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,780	$109,922 - $128,637
Bonus	$1,387	$1,215 - $2,168
Total Pay	$120,167	$111,137 - $130,805

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Aerospace Project Engineer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,922 - $128,637	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,423 - $114,010	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,711 - $128,391	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,681 - $124,845	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,856 - $125,050	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,484 - $128,124	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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