Aeronautical Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Aeronautical Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Using mathematics, scientific, and engineering principles to design, repair, and improve aircraft, component parts, facilities, materials, safety regulations, and manufacturing processes.
  • Researching and analyzing information to develop designs and solve problems.
  • Testing aircraft to find and correct potential problems and to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and functionality requirements.
  • Designing and assembling control panels, propulsion systems, guiding systems, computer systems, and other necessary parts and systems.
  • Reviewing, developing, and improving production methods, facilities, and safety regulations.
  • Coordinating activities with production, research, testing, and other departments to optimize safety and efficiency.
  • Developing safety and quality standards, budgets, and timelines and ensuring projects comply with these regulations.
  • Writing design proposals, reports, manuals, and other technical documents.
  • Assisting with special projects or providing technical advice.
  • Staying current on industry developments, technology, materials, trends, and regulations.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Aeronautical Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Aeronautical Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.