| Analyze project requests and proposals and engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, and production time of aerospace or aeronautical product. |
| Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, and completion dates. |
| Direct and coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products. |
| Direct research and development programs. |
| Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by study of past performance and new advertisements. |
| Evaluate product data and design from inspections and reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards. |
| Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements. |
| Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design according to customer engineering requirements. |
| Maintain records of performance reports for future reference. |
| Plan and conduct experimental, environmental, operational and stress tests on models and prototypes of aircraft and aerospace systems and equipment. |
| Plan and coordinate activities concerned with investigating and resolving customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles. |
| Review performance reports and documentation from customers and field engineers, and inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to determine problem. |
| Write technical reports and other documentation such as handbooks and bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, and customers. |
| Advise clients or customers. |
| Analyze engineering design problems. |
| Analyze scientific research data or investigative findings. |
| Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques. |
| Use government regulations. |
| Use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses. |
| Use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce. |
| Use scientific research methodology. |
| Use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities. |
| Use technical regulations for engineering problems. |
| Collect scientific or technical data. |
| Bid engineering, construction or extraction projects. |
| Communicate technical information. |
| Conduct performance testing. |
| Direct personnel in support of engineering activities. |
| Delegate authority for engineering activities. |
| Design aircraft or aerospace equipment. |
| Design control systems. |
| Design engineered systems. |
| Design electronic equipment. |
| Design machines. |
| Design power equipment. |
| Plan production processes. |
| Determine factors affecting production processes. |
| Design manufacturing processes or methods. |
| Develop safety regulations. |
| Draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale. |
| Estimate cost for engineering projects. |
| Estimate time needed for project. |
| Evaluate costs of engineering projects. |
| Evaluate engineering data. |
| Evaluate manufacturing or processing systems. |
| Evaluate product design. |
| Explain complex mathematical information. |
| Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting. |
| Understand detailed electronic design specifications. |
| Understand engineering data or reports. |
| Maintain records, reports, or files. |
| Lead teams in engineering projects. |
| Direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies. |
| Coordinate engineering project activities. |
| Compile numerical or statistical data. |
| Advise clients regarding engineering problems. |
| Plan testing of engineering methods. |
| Create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts. |
| Develop mathematical simulation models. |
| Prepare reports. |
| Provide analytical assessment of engineering data. |
| Read blueprints. |
| Read schematics. |
| Read technical drawings. |
| Resolve engineering or science problems. |
| Test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes. |
| Follow manufacturing methods or techniques. |
| Use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks. |
| Use computer graphics design software. |
| Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data. |
| Use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment. |
| Use knowledge of investigation techniques. |
| Use long or short term production planning techniques. |
| Use knowledge of materials testing procedures. |
| Use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems. |
| Use project management techniques. |
| Use quantitative research methods. |
| Use relational database software. |
| Use spreadsheet software. |
| Use word processing or desktop publishing software. |
| Work as a team member. |
| Write product performance requirements. |
| Confer with research personnel. |
| Calculate engineering specifications. |
| Use library or online Internet research techniques. |
| Use robotics systems technology. |
| Follow statistical process control procedures. |
| Use total quality management practices. |
| Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting. |
| Prepare technical reports or related documentation. |
| Write business project or bid proposals. |
| Develop tables depicting data. |
| Develop or maintain databases. |
| Develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards. |
| Direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff. |
| Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications. |
| Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance. |
| Direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs. |
| Analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time. |
| Recommend materials for products. |
| Test electrical components or systems. |
| Analyze test data. |
| Develop plans for programs or projects. |
| Analyze engineering test data. |
| Plan scientific research or investigative studies. |
| Examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy. |
| Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel. |
| Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
| Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment | Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
| Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| Interacting With Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
| Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
| Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |