P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Performs basic design/analysis tasks under supervision. Assists with drafting CAD models, running simulations, or simple test data collection.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist with drafting CAD models
- Run simulations
- Collect simple test data
- Support senior engineers in project tasks
- Participate in design reviews
- Maintain documentation for design processes
- Follow safety and compliance standards
- Contribute to team meetings
- Perform basic calculations for design validation
- Assist in troubleshooting design issues
- Draft CAD models
- Run and analyze simulations
- Collect and organize test data
Skills, knowledge & tools
- CAD modeling
- Simulation software
- Data collection
- Technical writing
- Basic engineering calculations
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Compliance awareness
- Basic aerospace principles
- CAD software
- Simulation techniques
- Engineering documentation
- Safety standards
- Design processes
- Material properties
- Basic aerodynamics
- Eagerness to learn
- Teamwork
- Ethical integrity
- Basic technical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in CAD software
- Strong analytical skills
Common titles
Aerospace Engineering – General IAerospace Engineering – General 1Entry-Level Aerospace Engineering – GeneralJunior Aerospace Engineering – GeneralAssociate Aerospace Engineering – General
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 17-2011.00 — Aerospace Engineers