As of June 2026, Aerospace Engineers has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Aerospace Engineers

61/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 68% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$134,960. About 4,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Common titles
Aerospace EngineerDesign EngineerFlight Test EngineerSystems EngineerAeronautical EngineerAerospace Stress Engineer
Typical preparation
Considerable Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be...
Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionScienceComplex Problem SolvingMathematicsSpeaking
Tools and technology
CC++Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointPython
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingTelephoneDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Aerospace Engineers, SOC 17-2011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Aerospace Engineers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.
Action steps for this automatable task locked in the report.
Augmentable
  • Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements.
  • Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
8 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
  • Direct aerospace research and development programs.
3 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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