Design or Development Engineer
Tasks
- Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Analyses test data; undertakes research and advises on all aspects of aircraft, spacecraft and their systems.
- Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
- Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in aerospace engineering.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 16% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£39,784 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for design or development engineer is £39,784
1,802 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,802. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for design or development engineer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £39,784 per year. That is about £3,315 per month or £20.40 per hour. New workers generally start on £27,493, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £68,600
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,802 people are employed in the region.
