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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.
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Your role
Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually
The Aerospace Design Engineer will be primarily located onsite at a customer facility in the Seattle, WA area, collaborating closely with customer engineering teams and global stakeholders to understand application requirements and deliver customized product solutions. This role combines creativity with technical expertise by modifying existing product designs into manufacturable, high-performance solutions for aerospace drilling and assembly applications. You will report to the ASC Segment Leader while contributing to the successful development and delivery of engineered products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing engineered solutions aligned with customer application requirements, including direct customer collaboration.
- Designing and refining products using CAD tools to ensure optimal functionality and manufacturability.
- Leading and supporting projects from concept through testing, validation, and final delivery.
- Collaborating with cross-functional and global teams to ensure project success and address technical challenges.
- Providing technical expertise, communicating progress effectively, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
To succeed, you will need
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, or project-based engineering roles.
- Experience working within aerospace, manufacturing, or similar technical environments preferred.
- Strong engineering design and CAD proficiency (e.g., Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX).
- Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Project coordination and organization skills.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
In return, we offer
- A culture grounded in trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning opportunities and career advancement
- Innovation driven by our people
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Commitment to health and well-being
Job location
Primary work location: Onsite at a customer facility in the Seattle, WA area.
Work style: Hybrid, combining time at the customer site, occasional presence at the Kent, WA office, and travel. Travel is required within the United States and Canada, with occasional international trips to Europe and other global destinations.
Local Terms & Conditions Apply
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Tna'sheo Watkins
Company: Atlas Copco Group
Functional area: Marketing
Location: US – United States
City: Seattle
On-site/remote: Hybrid
Brand: Desoutter
Company Name: Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company LLC
Date of Posting: June 26, 2026
Last day to apply: July 25, 2026
Your role
Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually
The Aerospace Design Engineer will be primarily located onsite at a customer facility in the Seattle, WA area, collaborating closely with customer engineering teams and global stakeholders to understand application requirements and deliver customized product solutions. This role combines creativity with technical expertise by modifying existing product designs into manufacturable, high-performance solutions for aerospace drilling and assembly applications. You will report to the ASC Segment Leader while contributing to the successful development and delivery of engineered products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing engineered solutions aligned with customer application requirements, including direct customer collaboration.
- Designing and refining products using CAD tools to ensure optimal functionality and manufacturability.
- Leading and supporting projects from concept through testing, validation, and final delivery.
- Collaborating with cross-functional and global teams to ensure project success and address technical challenges.
- Providing technical expertise, communicating progress effectively, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
To succeed, you will need
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, or project-based engineering roles.
- Experience working within aerospace, manufacturing, or similar technical environments preferred.
- Strong engineering design and CAD proficiency (e.g., Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX).
- Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Project coordination and organization skills.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
In return, we offer
- A culture grounded in trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning opportunities and career advancement
- Innovation driven by our people
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Commitment to health and well-being
Job location
Primary work location: Onsite at a customer facility in the Seattle, WA area.
Work style: Hybrid, combining time at the customer site, occasional presence at the Kent, WA office, and travel. Travel is required within the United States and Canada, with occasional international trips to Europe and other global destinations.
Local Terms & Conditions Apply
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Tna'sheo Watkins
Company: Atlas Copco Group
Functional area: Marketing
Location: US – United States
City: Seattle
On-site/remote: Hybrid
Brand: Desoutter
Company Name: Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company LLC
Date of Posting: June 26, 2026
Last day to apply: July 25, 2026
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Who's Hiring
- Trigo23
- TRIGO ADR Americas12T
- PPG10
- RBC Bearings9
- Consolidated Precision Products7
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing59
- Aerospace & Defense36
- Consulting & Professional Services34
- Education26
- Technology & Software16
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 Trigo, TRIGO ADR Americas, and PPG, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense primes and commercial launch companies tend to drive the largest sustained volume of openings.
How many aerospace engineer jobs are remote?
About 18% of aerospace engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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.
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