Aerospace Engineer Jobs

Aerospace Engineer jobs are open across defense, commercial aviation, space systems, and government contracting, at every level from new-grad to principal and staff, with specializations in propulsion, structures, and avionics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

Find Aerospace Engineer Jobs

Overview

Open roles323+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityLong Beach, CA
Work type61% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

Showing 5 of 323+ Aerospace Engineer jobs

Sierra Nevada Corporation
Aerospace Engineer III
We won't show you this job again
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Added 2d ago
Aerospace Engineer III
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Lone Tree, Colorado
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$108k.89 - $149k.22/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Boeing
Mid-Level or Senior Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Boeing
Added 2d ago
Mid-Level or Senior Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer
Boeing
Hazelwood, Missouri
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$107k - $178k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Quartus Engineering
Senior Aerospace Engineer - 097QE
We won't show you this job again
Quartus Engineering
Added 2d ago
Senior Aerospace Engineer - 097QE
Quartus Engineering
Herndon, Virginia
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
$117k - $195k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

University of South Carolina
AeroSpace Engineer Assistant Professor
We won't show you this job again
University of South Carolina
Added 2d ago
AeroSpace Engineer Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina
Richland, South Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Doctorate in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

H
Power Electronics Engineer (Aerospace and Defense)
We won't show you this job again
H
Added 3d ago
Power Electronics Engineer (Aerospace and Defense)
H10 Aerospace & Defense
Remote
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$135k - $180k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Have you applied for this role?

See All 323+ Aerospace Engineer Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Aerospace Engineer Jobs

Aerospace Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell13
  • Blue Origin
    Blue Origin11
  • Parker Hannifin
    Parker Hannifin10
  • A
    AAA USA7
  • Amazon
    Amazon7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Technology & Software
  • Airlines

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in aerospace engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
  • Experience with structural analysis, propulsion systems, or flight dynamics modeling
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar simulation and analysis tools
  • Active or adjudicable U.S. security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
  • Familiarity with FAA, MIL-SPEC, or NASA technical standards and documentation practices
  • Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX for design work

Tips for Your Aerospace Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to clearance requirements

Many aerospace engineer postings require or prefer a security clearance. Flag your clearance level, status, and sponsoring agency explicitly near the top of your resume so hiring managers can filter you in without digging through your work history.

Highlight mission-specific technical tools

Postings in propulsion, structures, and avionics almost always call out specific software: NASTRAN, MATLAB, ANSYS, or CATIA. Match the exact tool names from each job description to your resume rather than listing a generic 'CAD and simulation' line.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists aerospace engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target your job search by program type

Defense programs, commercial launch, and satellite manufacturing each move on different hiring cycles and require different clearances and toolsets. Searching by program type or contract vehicle rather than just job title surfaces openings better matched to your actual background.

Prepare a technical portfolio before interviewing

Aerospace interviews routinely include design reviews or whiteboard analyses of trade studies, load paths, or thermodynamic cycles. Organize two or three past projects into a brief technical summary you can walk through clearly and concisely in a 30-minute session.

Negotiate relocation and clearance timing separately

Clearance-required roles often have long onboarding gaps between offer and start date. In your negotiation, address relocation separately from your start date, and ask the employer to confirm whether interim work is available while your clearance processes.

Aerospace Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most aerospace engineers?

The most active employers for aerospace engineers right now are Burns & McDonnell, Blue Origin, and Parker Hannifin, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense primes and commercial launch companies tend to drive the largest sustained volume of openings.

How many aerospace engineer jobs are remote?

About 39% of aerospace engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because hardware work, lab access, and clearance requirements often demand on-site presence. Systems engineering, mission analysis, and software-heavy roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become an aerospace engineer?

Earn a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, since most employers require it as a baseline. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or university research projects involving real design or analysis work. Develop proficiency in at least one industry-standard simulation tool and, if you plan to work in defense, begin the clearance eligibility process as early as possible by accepting a role that sponsors it.

How do you get hired as an aerospace engineer with little or no experience?

Target new-grad rotational programs at defense primes and aerospace manufacturers, which are specifically designed to develop engineers without professional experience. Emphasize any capstone design projects, CubeSat work, rocketry competitions, or wind tunnel testing from your degree program. A strong internship in a related engineering discipline can also bridge the gap, especially if the work involved structural, propulsion, or avionics analysis.

What does the aerospace engineer interview process look like?

Most aerospace engineer interviews move through a recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering fundamentals like orbital mechanics, stress analysis, or thermodynamics depending on the role, and then an on-site or virtual panel with engineers who may present a design problem or trade study for you to work through. Cleared roles add a background investigation stage before a final offer is extended, which can extend the overall timeline significantly.

Where can I find and apply to aerospace engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to aerospace engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

See All 323+ Aerospace Engineer Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Aerospace Engineer Jobs