Aerospace Engineer vs Architect

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Pay

Aerospace Engineer

$144,300 typical, a year

Most Aerospace Engineers earn $123,800 to $175,100 a year.

From 436 postings that list pay

828 open jobs now

Aerospace Engineer salaries Aerospace Engineer jobs

Architect

$100,000 typical, a year

Most Architects earn $85,000 to $120,000 a year.

From 416 postings that list pay

1,296 open jobs now

Architect salaries Architect jobs

Aerospace Engineers typically earn about $44,300 more a year than Architects.

What each one does

Aerospace Engineer

  • Design and develop components and systems for aerospace vehicles.
  • Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to inform design decisions.
  • Support hardware development, testing, integration, and certification.
  • Analyze and reduce flight test data to evaluate system performance.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for engineering projects.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical problems.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Architect

  • Lead architectural projects from concept through construction administration.
  • Create architectural designs and concepts based on client needs.
  • Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers.
  • Prepare and review architectural drawings, construction documents, and specifications.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and monitor construction progress.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Aerospace Engineer

More common in Aerospace Engineer postings

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 4 in 10 postings
  • Aerospace Engineering 4 in 10 postings
  • MATLAB 3 in 10 postings
  • Propulsion 3 in 10 postings
  • Python 3 in 10 postings
  • U.S. Citizenship 3 in 10 postings
  • Flight Test 2 in 10 postings
  • Security Clearance 2 in 10 postings
  • Launch Vehicle 2 in 10 postings
  • Secret Security Clearance 2 in 10 postings

Architect

More common in Architect postings

  • Revit 8 in 10 postings
  • Architecture Degree 6 in 10 postings
  • AutoCAD 4 in 10 postings
  • Architectural Design 4 in 10 postings
  • Construction Administration 3 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Architect 3 in 10 postings
  • SketchUp 3 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Construction Documentation 2 in 10 postings
  • Bluebeam 2 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Aerospace Engineer

  • $140,333 - $179,314/yrstated El Segundo, California, United States Onsite
    Geometric Dimensioning & TolerancingPropulsionMechanical DesignAvionics
    Senior · 3+ yrs exp today
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  • Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer I

    Rocket Lab Corporation
    $114k - $172k/yrstated Littleton, CO
    Project ManagementGitVersion ControlPythonMonte Carlo Simulation +3
    Senior · 5+ yrs exp 1 day ago
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  • Aerospace Engineering Technician

    Central Intelligence Agency
    Pay not stated Sacramento, CA, US
    AvionicsFlight TestTechnical DocumentationAirframe and Powerplant CertificationCircuits +4
    1 day ago
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Architect

  • Pay not stated %LABEL_MULTIPLE_LOCATIONS% Hybrid
    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointRevitMicrosoft OutlookProcore +5
    Senior · 10+ yrs exp 2 hours ago
    Apply
  • Senior Architect

    The Walt Disney Company
    $101,600 - $136,100/yrstated Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States of America
    AutoCADRevitAdobe PhotoshopLandscape ArchitectureRhino +8
    Senior · 7+ yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply
  • Project Architect

    Actalent Services
    $60k - $100k/yrstated Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Onsite
    RevitAdobe Creative SuiteSketchUpRhinoBuilding Codes +7
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 2 weeks ago
    Apply

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