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Aerospace Engineers in New Jersey

Aerospace engineers design, construct, and test aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. They work for aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, government agencies like NASA, and aerospace companies In New Jersey the median pay is $126,430 a year, 6% below the national median of $134,960.

$126,430median pay in New Jersey, per year
$103,980–$159,710middle half earn
3,400employed in New Jersey
$134,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

9open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Jersey or remote
5employers hiring
8posted in the last 7 days
FL · NC · TXwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMathematicsScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Listening

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyDesignMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 17-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.