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Designs satellites and crewed/uncrewed spacecraft systems. Careers at SpaceX, Blue Origin, NASA, primes.
$85,350
Lower reported wage
$134,830
Median
$205,850
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 17-2011 (Aerospace Engineers): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $85,350-$205,850, median $134,830.
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Direct engineering route; add spacecraft projects and systems integration. [1]
Design spacecraft components and evaluate whether systems meet their requirements. [1]
Aerospace companies, engineering offices, and research facilities. [1]
Usually full time; testing and design problems may require extra hours. [1]
Safety, system interfaces, and precise calculations require careful review. [1]
Experience can lead to technical leadership or engineering management. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.