Aerospace Engineers salary in Detroit, Michigan

Salary distribution

Where Detroit aerospace engineers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Engineering and Technology

  Knowledge

  4.8 / 5

• Mathematics

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Design

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Critical Thinking

  Cross-functional

  4.1 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Physics

  Knowledge

  4.0 / 5

• Science

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Reading Comprehension

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.

2. 02

   Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.

3. 03

   Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.

4. 04

   Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.

5. 05

   Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.

6. 06

   Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products.

7. 07

   Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.

8. 08

   Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.