Aerospace Engineers
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 54 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 94% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
AI could do much of this on its own
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Engineers, All Other
Very similar workslightly less pay1,540 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays slightly less—$120,894 vs your $133,976 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- Design
- Physics
- Written Comprehension
New skills to build
- Control Precision
- Operation and Control
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Equipment Selection
Electrical Engineers
Similar workslightly less pay4,250 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays slightly less—$122,345 vs your $133,976 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
- Written Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Oral Expression
New skills to build
- Computers and Electronics
- Public Safety and Security
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Somewhat similar workslightly less pay140 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays slightly less—$122,513 vs your $133,976 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Equipment Selection
- Education and Training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Control Precision