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Aerospace Engineer
Overview
Aerospace engineers design, build, and test things that fly, like aircrafts, spacecrafts, satellites, and missiles.
Description
- Design and coordinate aerospace products.
- Analyse project feasibility and technical requirements.
- Ensure proposed projects can operate safely.
- Review designs to ensure they meet engineering and environment guidelines.
- Create acceptance criteria for processes and products.
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering is preferred. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degrees also offer various courses related to aerospace work, such as line maintenance, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection, and cable wiring.
Salary
$3,500 – 5,500
/mo
Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.
Trivia
An eye for detail is important because planes are composed of multiple parts. Did you know that a Boeing 747-400 passenger airliner has approximately 6 million parts?
What to expect
In Singapore, aerospace engineers may work in top aircraft engine companies like Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Bell Textron.
Soft
skills
Problem-Solving
Able to find solutions to complex issues.
Attention to Detail
Ability to pay close attention to small parts of designs and ensure they meet safety standards.
Collaboration
Able to work well with others in a team.
Engineering Principles
Possess understanding of basic aerospace engineering concepts.
Data Mining
Able to analyse large sets of data to guide decisions and improve project performance.
Prototyping
Ability to create and test prototypes with computer-aided design software and tools.
Hard
skills
"We do repair and design work and provide variable solutions to fix engines and aircraft components."
Tan Meng Ping, Repair Engineer
MOE Singapore
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you should be comfortable with numbers as there will be modules involing calculus, differential equations, and probabilities.
Aeronautical engineering focuses aircrafts that fly within Earth's atmosphere, while aerospace engineering involves both atmospheric and space vehicles, like spacecraft and satellites.
It’s pretty good. The aerospace industry requires precise work across many specialties, creating strong demand.
They’re extremely important. Aerospace projects are complex and require engineers, scientists, and technicians to collaborate to solve problems.
Aerospace projects are often large-scale and expensive. Projects may exceed their budgets due to unexpected technical challenges, delays, or changes.