P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Follows instructions on basic propulsion design and analysis tasks. Assists with engine testing, gathers data, and performs elementary calculations under supervision.
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 engine testing
- Perform elementary calculations
- Gather and analyze test data
- Support senior engineers in design tasks
- Assist in engine test setups
- Collect and document test data
- Perform calculations under guidance
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Data collection
- Basic engineering calculations
- Technical documentation
- Use of engineering software
- Basic propulsion principles
- Engineering fundamentals
- Data analysis techniques
- Safety protocols
- Curiosity
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Basic technical skills
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Basic understanding of propulsion systems
- Strong analytical skills
Common titles
Engineering – Propulsion IEngineering – Propulsion 1Entry-Level Engineering – PropulsionJunior Engineering – PropulsionAssociate Engineering – Propulsion
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 17-0000 — Architecture & Engineering Occupations (inferred)