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Aircraft Design & Manufacturing Engineer

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Aircraft design and manufacturing engineers handle the full process from conceptual design to production, covering structures, systems, and materials, ensuring safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Daily work

  • 01Conduct 3D modeling and simulation analysis of aircraft components using CAD/CAE software
  • 02Write and review design reports, technical documents, and process files
  • 03Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (aerodynamics, structures, avionics) to optimize designs
  • 04Monitor prototyping and assembly, resolve on-site technical issues
  • 05Participate in flight test data collection and performance evaluation

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Expertise in aerospace/mechanical engineering
  • CAD/CAE software like CATIA, ANSYS, NASTRAN
  • Aircraft structural design and mechanical analysis
  • Manufacturing processes and quality management systems (e.g., AS9100)
  • Basic programming (Python/MATLAB)

Soft skills

  • Systematic thinking and problem-solving
  • Cross-team communication and coordination
  • Meticulousness and sense of responsibility
  • Stress tolerance and long-term focus
  • Continuous learning and innovation

Best suited for

Ideal for individuals passionate about aviation, seeking technical depth, and able to stay focused through long engineering cycles with a rigorous mindset.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those seeking rapid change, preferring free creativity, or feeling bored by standardized work.

Salary (monthly)

20KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 30K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
Stability4
AI Resistance4
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Entry Difficulty4
Education Threshold4
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Competition4

MBTI Fit

INTJINTPENTJISTJENFPESFP
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityStableAI-resistantDegree requiredMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.