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Aerospace engineer
Level
6
Degree level
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Creating aircraft components and equipment, specialising in a specific engineering discipline (for example - airframe, design and stress, systems integration, support engineering or manufacturing engineering).
What you'd do
Design and analyse aircraft or spacecraft components using CAD software
Carry out engineering calculations and simulations to verify designs
Test components and systems and document results against specifications
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering projects
Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for accuracy
Ensure designs comply with airworthiness and safety regulations
Support the certification and approval process for new systems or parts
What you'd learn
Aerodynamics and flight mechanics principles
Structural analysis and materials selection for aerospace applications
Propulsion systems including gas turbine and rocket technology
Systems engineering and integration of complex aerospace systems
Aerospace regulatory frameworks and airworthiness standards
Computer-aided design and engineering simulation tools
Project management and engineering lifecycle management
Ready to look for a place?
See live Aerospace engineer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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