Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technicians
Also called: Electronics Technician, Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Technician, Avionics Technician
What they do:
Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
- Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
Engineering and Technology
Business
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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