Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Huntsville, AL

Aerospace Engineers play a significant role in the engineering industry as they are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and producing aircraft and spacecraft. They often specialize in areas such as aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, flight mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems. They can work on the design of cutting-edge technology, such as commercial transport, military fighter jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and even spacecraft. They also troubleshoot issues, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and conduct research to enhance flight safety and fuel efficiency.

In terms of skills, Aerospace Engineers should have a strong understanding of mathematical and physical sciences to design aircraft and spacecraft. They should also have excellent problem-solving abilities, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in using design and simulation software. A degree in aerospace engineering or a related engineering field is a fundamental requirement for this role. In addition, Professional Engineer (PE) certification is often beneficial. Prior to becoming a Aerospace Engineer, one might work as a Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, or a Systems Engineer, to gather essential skills and experience in the field.

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Aerospace Engineer 3

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience. 5 years related aerospace engineering experience....

Specialist, Aerospace Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 9 days ago

Preferred Additional Skills: Bachelor of Science or Masters in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Active US Secret Clearance is desired....

engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field 5+ years of experience with systems engineering principles and processes as they relate to the development of an aerospace system Demonstrated...

Aeronautical Engineer Hypersonics Mid Career

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 13 days ago

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering...

Aeronautical Engineer Hypersonics

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 14 days ago

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering Experience in leading or supervising research activities....

Propulsion Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 18 days ago

- The Propulsion Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency Director for Test and Targets (DT) with the development of missile defense target vehicles....

Avionics Systems Engineer Avionics Systems Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago

Basic Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,...

Senior Energetics/Propulsion Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 26 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 26 days ago

for performing propulsion-related analyses, conceptual sizing and design of propulsion systems for new missile concepts and the associated proposals, white papers, IRAD projects, etc....

Flight Test Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS BS/BA in Engineering (Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or applicable technical specialty in related discipline...

Senior Systems Space Engineer NEW

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Systems Space Engineer BTAS, Inc. Yesterday Top Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - Software Huntsville, AL (ON-SITE/OFFICE) POSITION: Senior Systems Space Engineer LOCATION: Huntsville,...

Senior Missile Aerodynamics Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Basic Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Master's degree minimum in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar technical field Seven years of full-time professional...

Senior SRM Propulsion Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Basic Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Master's degree minimum in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar technical field Seven years...

Avionics Systems Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Basic Qualifications A Bachelors degree in systems engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or...

Propulsion Engineer - Valves BE3U

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills Computer aided design (CAD) experience. Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), (ASME Y14.5)....

Propulsion Engineer III - Valves BE3U

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills Computer aided design (CAD) experience. Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), (ASME Y14.5)....

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Aerospace Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials
Explore the structural and material design of aircraft and spacecraft from the viewpoint of an aerospace engineer. How do you design an aircraft or spacecraft? And in doing so, how do you keep the...
Aerospace Dynamics
This undergraduate course builds upon the dynamics content of Unified Engineering, a sophomore course taught in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. Vector kinematics are applied...
The Aerospace Industry
This course meets weekly to discuss recent aerospace history and current events, in order to understand how they are responsible for the state of the aerospace industry. With invited subject...

Salary for Aerospace Engineer Jobs in Huntsville, AL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Aerospace Engineers in Huntsville, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
59.1%
Master's Degree
27.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.4%
Associate's Degree
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Aerospace Engineers in Huntsville, AL
2-4 years
32.3%
4-6 years
20.5%
8-10 years
9.7%
1-2 years
9.4%
6-8 years
7.6%
None
7.5%
10+ years
6.6%
Less than 1 year
6.6%


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