Aeronautical Engineer: What is the cost of hiring?

Why hire an aeronautical engineer

Aeronautical engineers design and test products for aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. They will both design and test new aeronautical products while working in a team with other engineers and rocket scientists.

Contributions of a great aeronautical engineer:

• Able to work effectively in a team
• Can work on multiple projects at once
• Has great problem-solving skills

What are the different types of an aeronautical engineer?

Aeronautical engineers can work on anything from airplanes to the Mars rover, meaning their jobs can be broken down into the types of product or technology they make. Some aeronautical engineers work on spacecraft such as satellites, while others work on aircraft products that will improve flight capabilities. This is a growing field as we begin to go further into space and explore the universe. The following are the three main areas aeronautical engineers can specialize in.

• Aerospace Engineer: Focuses on producing products for the exploration of space.
• Aircraft Engineer: Focuses their work on aircraft and technology that will improve flight.
• Military Aeronautical Engineer: Works with the military to improve weapons technology and fighter jets.

Where to find an aeronautical engineer

To find the right aeronautical engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

• University student associations for aeronautical engineers: All aeronautical engineers must have a degree in aeronautical engineering. If you would like to hire new graduates, this would be an excellent place to find them.
• Professional associations: There are professional associations for aeronautical engineers that can help you find quality candidates for your business.
• Networking events: Through the different professional associations, you can find networking events for aeronautical engineers. By attending such an event, you will be able to meet people in the industry and you might be able to find a suitable candidate for your company.
• Post your job online: Try posting your aeronautical engineer job on Indeed to find and attract quality aeronautical engineer candidates.

Skills to look for in a great aeronautical engineer

A great aeronautical engineer candidate will have the following skills and attributes as well as work experience that reflects:

• ability to design and test aeronautical products
• ability to work as part of a team
• time management skills to finish projects on time
• communication skills, both oral and written
• innovative problem-solving skills
• expert understanding of science and math needed for aeronautical design

Writing an aeronautical engineer job description

A thoughtful description is important for finding qualified aeronautical engineer candidates. An aeronautical engineer job description includes a compelling summary of the role, detailed list of duties and responsibilities, and the required and preferred skills for the position.

When writing your aeronautical engineer job description, consider including some or all of the following keywords to improve the visibility of your job posting. These are the most popular search terms leading to clicks on aeronautical engineer jobs, according to Indeed data:

• aerospace
• aerospace engineer
• aeronautical engineer
• aircraft
• aircraft maintenance
• aircraft maintenance engineer
• aviation

Interviewing aeronautical engineer candidates

Strong candidates for aeronautical engineer positions will be confident answering questions regarding:

• experience with solving difficult engineering problems
• ability to successfully design and test products or technology
• experience explaining proposals for a new design or product
• ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• working with other engineers and/or rocket scientists

Need help coming up with interview questions? See our list of aeronautical engineer interview questions for examples (with sample answers).