SOC 17-2011
Aerospace Engineers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ33/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ68,440
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$135K
$85K โ $206K
Projected Growth
๐+6.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค88/100
High exposure
๐ก Aerospace Engineers face a risk score of 33/100 โ 11 points below the national average of 44. With 88/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $135K ($89K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 33/100, Aerospace Engineers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai coding assistants reducing developer demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 68,440 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges and on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Aerospace Engineers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Client communication and technical consultation
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Development environment software
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Object or component oriented development software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Design
Physics
Computers and Electronics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 81% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 61% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 73% |