O*NET-SOC 17-3021.00

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.Core10888
Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.Core10885
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.Core10881
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.Core10883
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.Core10887
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.Core10882
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.Supplemental10890
Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.Core10884
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.Core10889
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.Supplemental10886
Design electrical and mechanical systems for avionic instrumentation applications.Supplemental21102

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 40 examples in 23 categories, 27 Hot Technology

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Data base management system software

Apache HadoopHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

Apache JMeter
C++Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Project management software

Atlassian JIRAHot Technology
Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology

Program testing software

Bugzilla
Debugging software
Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
JUnitHot Technology
SeleniumHot Technology

Industrial control software

Computerized numerical control CNC software

Transaction server software

Customer information control system CICS

Analytical or scientific software

Data acquisition software
Vibration analysis software

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

Graphical user interface development software

Graphical user interface GUI design software

Inventory management software

Inventory software

Web platform development software

JavaScriptHot Technology

Operating system software

Job control language JCL
LinuxHot Technology
Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Development environment software

National Instruments LabVIEW

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test quality of materials or finished products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspect equipment or systems.
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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Analyzing Data or Information

Interpret design or operational test results.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Handling and Moving Objects

Fabricate devices or components.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Assemble equipment or components.
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Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
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Install production equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Working with Computers

Operate computer systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Design electrical equipment or systems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain test equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Documenting/Recording Information

Document technical design details.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Document design or operational test results.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 15

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.