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What this job is
An aerospace engineer designs, develops, and tests aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems for aviation and space applications in Australian or international aerospace industries. They apply aerodynamic principles, structural analysis, and propulsion systems knowledge to solve complex engineering problems, working within regulatory frameworks set by bodies such as CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) and conducting design work using computational modelling and physical testing. The role spans conceptual design through to manufacturing support and in-service support of aerospace vehicles and components.
Pay
A$2,649 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Adjust engineering designscore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Negotiation
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Process Documentation
- Verbal Communication