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Aerospace Careers by Field

Explore 134 specialties organized into 14 career families — from engineering and maintenance to flight operations, UAS, and space systems.

1000 open positions across 134 specialties

Engineering & Design

21 specialties311 open

Aircraft, propulsion, structures, electrical, and materials engineering across every aerospace platform.

Acoustics & Noise
Noise reduction, sound engineering, community impact
Aerodynamics
4
Aerodynamics jobs in aerospace — CFD, wind tunnel, and aerodynamic design roles shaping eVTOL, UAV, hypersonic, and launch vehicle performance.
Avionics
13
Avionics jobs in aerospace — avionics hardware, integration, and test engineering for eVTOL aircraft, UAVs, satellites, and crewed spacecraft.
Battery & Energy Systems
4
Battery and energy systems jobs in aerospace — battery cell, pack, and power-systems engineering powering eVTOL aircraft, electric propulsion, and satellites.
CAD/CAM Engineering
4
CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, and CAM programming for aerospace design, modeling, and manufacturing engineering
Composites & Materials
4
Carbon fiber, advanced materials, lightweighting
Electrical Systems
44
Aerospace electrical systems jobs — power distribution, wiring, harness design, and electrical engineering for eVTOL aircraft, drones, satellites, and launch vehicles.
EMI/EMC Engineering
6
Electromagnetic compatibility, shielding
Engineering
116
Aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering roles
eVTOL & AAM Engineering
1
eVTOL and advanced air mobility (AAM) engineering jobs — design and development roles building electric vertical takeoff aircraft and the future of urban air mobility.
Human Factors & UX
1
Cockpit design, pilot interface, ergonomics
Hydrogen & Sustainable Aviation
Alternative fuels, green propulsion, SAF
Interior & Cabin Design
Passenger experience, seating, interiors
Mechanical Engineering
33
Mechanical engineering jobs across aerospace and advanced air mobility — design of airframes, mechanisms, actuators, and structures for eVTOL, UAV, hypersonic, and spacecraft programs.
Propulsion
11
Aerospace propulsion jobs spanning electric, turbine, rocket, and hybrid systems — propulsion engineers and test roles powering eVTOL aircraft, launch vehicles, and hypersonic platforms.
RF & Communications
3
RF and communications jobs in aerospace — RF, antenna, and comms-systems engineering for UAV datalinks, satellites, and spacecraft communications.
Structures & Stress Analysis
4
Structural engineering, FEA, load analysis
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Operations
SAF production, blending, and fuel sustainability ops
Systems Integration
57
Systems integration jobs in aerospace — integrating avionics, electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems into flight-ready eVTOL, UAV, satellite, and spacecraft platforms.
Thermal Management
5
Thermal management jobs in aerospace — thermal analysis and design for batteries, electronics, propulsion, and spacecraft on eVTOL and space platforms.
Wire Harness & Electrical Assembly
1
Aerospace electrical harness manufacturing, cable assembly, connector installation, and wiring integration

Software, AI & Autonomy

14 specialties178 open

Flight software, embedded systems, AI/ML, perception, autonomy, and cybersecurity for crewed and uncrewed aircraft.

AI / ML Engineering (Aviation)
2
Aviation-specific machine learning and AI engineering
Autonomy Safety & Assurance
DO-178C, ARP-4754A, autonomy assurance specialists
Computer Vision
3
Autonomy, AI/ML, perception
Cybersecurity
13
Aircraft/drone security, data protection
Data Analytics & Operations
4
Flight data, predictive maintenance, ops optimization
Detect & Avoid Systems
DAA, sense and avoid, collision prevention
Digital Twin & Simulation
6
Virtual testing, modeling, HIL/SIL
Embedded Software Engineering
15
Embedded systems, firmware, real-time operating systems, and flight computer software for aerospace and UAS platforms
Flight Software
9
Flight software jobs in aerospace — safety-critical embedded and flight-control software for eVTOL aircraft, UAVs, launch vehicles, and spacecraft.
Navigation & GNC
6
Guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) jobs — GNC algorithm, estimation, and controls engineering for autonomous eVTOL, UAV, launch, and spacecraft systems.
Sensor Fusion & Perception
1
LiDAR, radar, camera fusion, computer vision, object detection, and perception systems for autonomous aircraft and UAS
Software & IT
118
Software development, cybersecurity, and IT roles
Swarm Technology
Multi-drone coordination, distributed systems
UAS AI & Autonomy
1
Machine learning, autonomous systems, AI

Maintenance & MRO

11 specialties3 open

A&P mechanics, avionics technicians, NDT, and maintenance, repair & overhaul roles that keep fleets airworthy.

A&P Mechanic
FAA-certificated Airframe & Powerplant mechanics for aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspections
Aircraft Maintenance
A&P technicians, inspections, repairs
Aircraft Painting & Coatings
Aircraft painters, surface preparation, primer and topcoat application, corrosion prevention, and livery specialists
Avionics Technician
1
Installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft electronic instruments, radar, and communication systems
Crew Chief & Lead Technician
2
Lead aircraft mechanics, crew chiefs, shift supervisors, and senior technicians overseeing maintenance teams
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician
GSE maintenance, electrification, fleet repair
Hydraulics & Fuel Systems
Aircraft hydraulic systems, fuel system maintenance, landing gear, pneumatics, and fluid power engineering
Maintenance Instructor
A&P and avionics maintenance training instructors
MRO Management
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility management, planning, and coordination
NDT & Inspection
Non-destructive testing, quality inspection, ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing for aerospace components
UAS Maintenance & Repair
Drone technicians, UAS repair, battery management, airframe servicing, and component-level diagnostics

Manufacturing & Production

7 specialties106 open

Machining, composites, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and quality on the aerospace production floor.

CNC & Machining
1
CNC programming, precision machining, grinding, and aerospace component fabrication
Composites Fabrication
1
Hands-on composite layup, autoclave operations, and advanced materials fabrication for aerospace structures
Manufacturing & Production
75
Aerospace manufacturing and production jobs building eVTOL, UAV, satellite, and aircraft hardware — assembly, fabrication, production engineering, and shop-floor roles at advanced air mobility and space companies.
Quality Assurance
26
Quality control, inspection, and compliance roles
Sheet Metal & Fabrication
2
Aircraft sheet metal mechanics, structural repair, metal forming, riveting, and airframe fabrication
Tooling & Fixtures
1
Aerospace tool design, jig and fixture fabrication, production tooling, and tool crib management
UAS Manufacturing & Assembly
Drone manufacturing, assembly, production engineering, and quality control for unmanned systems

Flight Operations & Crew

10 specialties2 open

Pilots, flight crew, dispatch, air traffic, and vertiport operations keeping aircraft moving safely.

Air Taxi Operations
Commercial eVTOL services, passenger ops
Air Traffic Management
ATC, UTM systems, airspace integration, LAANC, flight information services, and air traffic control technology
Flight Attendant
Cabin crew, flight attendant, and in-flight service positions across commercial and private aviation
Flight Dispatch
FAA-licensed flight dispatchers, flight planning, weather analysis, and operations control
Flight Instructor
Certified flight instructor positions for fixed-wing, rotorcraft, and UAS training programs
Flight Operations
2
Pilot, flight crew, and flight operations positions
Pilot & Flight Crew
Commercial, military, and private pilots, first officers, flight engineers, and cabin crew positions
Rotorcraft & Helicopter
Helicopter operations, rotorcraft maintenance, flight crew, and vertical lift engineering
Urban Air Traffic Management
UTM systems, airspace integration, ATC
Vertiport Operations
Air taxi infrastructure, landing sites, ground ops

UAS & Drone

15 specialties3 open

Remote pilots, drone operations, payloads, ground control, and commercial UAS services across every mission.

Agricultural Aviation
Precision ag, crop spraying, farm drones
Agricultural UAS
Precision agriculture, crop spraying, field mapping, and agricultural drone operations and maintenance
Counter-UAS & Drone Defense
Detection, mitigation, security systems
Drone Delivery & Logistics
Last-mile delivery, cargo drones, supply chain
Drone Photography & Videography
Aerial cinematography, real estate photography, media production, and creative drone operations
GIS & Geospatial
Geographic information systems, geospatial data analysis, photogrammetry processing, and mapping for UAS operations
Ground Control Systems
GCS software, mission planning
Infrastructure Inspection
Power lines, bridges, pipelines, towers
Payload Integration
3
Cameras, sensors, cargo systems
Public Safety UAS
Law enforcement, fire department, search and rescue, and emergency response drone operations
Remote Sensing & Mapping
LiDAR, photogrammetry, geospatial data
UAS Pilot (Part 107)
FAA Part 107 certified remote pilots, sUAS operators, and visual observers for commercial drone operations
UAS Surveying & Inspection
Infrastructure inspection, power line surveys, cell tower inspection, and industrial drone surveying
UAS Training & Education
Drone flight training instructors, Part 107 prep courses, UAS curriculum development, and simulation training
UAV Operations
Drone pilots, Part 107, flight ops

Airport & Ground Operations

11 specialties2 open

Ramp, line service, fueling, cargo, de-icing, GSE, and passenger service roles that run the airport.

Aircraft Cleaning & Detailing
Interior/exterior detailing, cabin appearance
Airport Operations
Ground handling, ramp services, passenger services, airport management, and terminal operations
Cargo & Freight
Air cargo handling, freight forwarding, logistics coordination, and cargo operations management
Cargo & Freight Handling
Ground-side cargo handlers, ULD build, warehouse
De-Icing Operations
Seasonal de-ice/anti-ice crews and coordinators
Field Service & Support
1
Customer support, AOG, field engineers
Fleet Management
Operations centers, dispatching, scheduling
Fueling Operations
Into-plane fueling, fuel farm, quality control
Line Service & FBO Operations
1
FBO line technicians, ramp service, customer ops
Passenger Service & Gate Agent
Ticketing, gate, boarding, customer service
Ramp & Ground Handling
Aircraft marshalling, baggage, pushback, turnaround

Space Systems

8 specialties12 open

Launch, spacecraft AIT, mission operations, ground segment, and orbital sustainability careers.

Defense Space (USSF)
Space Force and cleared defense space contractor roles
Ground Segment / TT&C Engineering
Ground stations, telemetry, tracking & command
Launch & Pad Operations
1
Launch site ops, pad crews, range operations
Mission Operations / Flight Controller
10
Mission control, flight controllers, ops engineers
Orbital Debris & Space Sustainability
Space traffic, debris mitigation, sustainability
Satellite & Space Operations
Satellite communications, space mission operations, orbital mechanics, and ground station management
Space Systems
1
Satellite, launch, and space exploration roles
Spacecraft Assembly, Integration & Test
Spacecraft AIT technicians and integration engineers

Test, Certification & Safety

8 specialties108 open

Flight test, T&E, airworthiness certification, reliability, system safety, and export compliance.

Configuration Management
Aerospace configuration control, document management, engineering change management, and data administration
Environmental Health & Safety
3
Aerospace EHS compliance, OSHA, hazardous materials handling, safety management, and environmental reporting
Flight Test
9
Test pilots, flight engineering, certification
ITAR & Export Compliance
3
Export control, security clearances, compliance
Regulatory & Certification
2
Aerospace regulatory and certification jobs — FAA, EASA, and DER roles guiding eVTOL, UAV, and aircraft programs through airworthiness and type certification.
Reliability Engineering
40
Reliability engineering jobs in aerospace — reliability, maintainability, and FRACAS roles improving eVTOL, UAV, and spacecraft system dependability.
Safety Engineering
7
Aerospace safety engineering jobs — system safety, hazard analysis, and reliability roles ensuring eVTOL, UAV, and spacecraft programs meet airworthiness standards.
Test & Evaluation
44
Structural testing, environmental testing, vibration analysis, and qualification testing for aerospace systems

Defense & Security

1 specialties12 open

Cleared defense, security, and national-security aerospace roles.

Defense & Security
12
Classified programs, clearance required

Emergency & Special Mission

6 specialties

Air medical/HEMS, MEDEVAC, search & rescue, aerial firefighting, and humanitarian aviation.

Aerial Firefighting & Wildfire
SEAT, air tanker, and helitack wildfire aviation
Air Medical / HEMS Pilot
Helicopter and fixed-wing air ambulance pilots
Flight Nurse / Flight Paramedic
Critical care flight nurses and paramedics
Humanitarian & NGO Aviation
Mission and relief aviation, NGO flight programs
MEDEVAC Operations & Dispatch
Air ambulance communications, dispatch, ops control
Search & Rescue (SAR) Operations
SAR crews, rescue swimmers, mission coordinators

Training & Education

5 specialties

Ground and flight instructors, check airmen/examiners, curriculum design, and simulator support.

Check Airman / Examiner / DPE
Check airmen, designated examiners, evaluators
Curriculum & Instructional Design
Aviation courseware and instructional design
Ground & Academic Instructor
Ground school, academic and classroom aviation instruction
Simulator Technician
Flight sim maintenance, FTD/FFS support technicians
Training & Simulation
Pilot training, crew certification, VR/AR

Business & Corporate

16 specialties252 open

Program management, business development, finance, legal, HR, supply chain, and corporate leadership.

Aviation Finance & Insurance
Aerospace financial analysis, aviation insurance, treasury, and risk management
Aviation Sales & Marketing
15
Aerospace business development, sales engineering, account management, and marketing roles
Business Development
11
Sales, proposals, capture management
Communications & Public Affairs
2
Corporate comms, PR, media relations, public affairs
Executive & C-Suite
26
VP, director, and C-suite aerospace leadership roles
Finance & Accounting
21
Corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, payroll
Government Relations
FAA liaison, policy, public affairs
HR & Talent Acquisition
34
Aerospace recruiting, people ops, HR business partners
Insurance & Risk
Aviation insurance, liability, risk assessment
Legal & Contracts
13
Corporate counsel, DoD contracting, FAR/DFARS
Procurement & Subcontracts
36
Subcontracts management, sourcing, supplier negotiation
Program Management
40
Aerospace program and project management jobs — leading cross-functional eVTOL, UAV, space, and defense programs from concept through certification and production.
Research & Development
6
R&D, testing, and innovation positions
Strategy & Corporate Development
Corporate strategy, M&A, business strategy
Supply Chain & Procurement
42
Aerospace supply chain and procurement jobs — sourcing, supplier management, and logistics supporting eVTOL, UAV, satellite, and aircraft manufacturing.
Technical Writing
6
Manuals, documentation, procedures

Internships & Early Career

1 specialties11 open

Internships, co-ops, and entry points for students breaking into aerospace and aviation.

Internships & Co-ops
11
Student internships, cooperative education, entry-level rotational programs, and early-career aerospace opportunities

Find Your Aerospace Career Path

The aerospace and aviation industry spans far more than engineering. WWAEN organizes every opening into clear career families so you can move from a broad field — like Maintenance & MRO, Flight Operations, or Space Systems — down to the exact specialty that fits your certifications and experience.

Whether you're an A&P mechanic, a Part 107 remote pilot, a flight software engineer, or a launch operations lead, each specialty links to live openings from leading aerospace employers, advanced air mobility (AAM) innovators, UAV and space companies, and high-growth startups building the future of flight.