Aerospace Engineering Technicians
On the Job
Aerospace Engineering Technicians operate and maintain equipment that is used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. They may record test data.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Operate computer systems.
- Document design or operational test results.
- Document technical design details.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
- Interpret design or operational test results.
- Inspect equipment or systems.
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Design electrical equipment or systems.
- Assemble equipment or components.
Typical Working Conditions
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Working with a group or team.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Making decisions that impact co-workers or company results.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
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