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Aerospace Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

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This source lists 14 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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Core · Task 20724 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.

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Core · Task 20725 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.

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Core · Task 1335 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.

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Core · Task 1337 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.

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Core · Task 20727 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products.

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Core · Task 1339 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.

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Core · Task 1340 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.

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Core · Task 1346 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.

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Core · Task 1341 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.

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Core · Task 1345 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.

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Supplemental · Task 20726 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates.

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Supplemental · Task 20728 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Direct aerospace research and development programs.

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Supplemental · Task 1344 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements.

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Supplemental · Task 19604 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Research new materials to determine quality or conformance to environmental standards.

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