Aerospace Engineer

Degree pathways for Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace Engineering (MEng / BEng)

Primary route

Typical entry grades

A-level

A*AA inc. Maths + Physics

IB Diploma

38 with 6/7 in HL Maths AA + Physics

Aerospace Engineer salary outlook across 7 markets

Annual local-currency medians. Hover / tap the note column for context.

Market Entry Mid (5–10y) Senior UK £33,000 £60,000 £95,000 US SpaceX / Blue Origin / Lockheed top end $100,000 $150,000 $250,000 Australia A$85,000 A$130,000 A$200,000 UAE Emirates Engineering tax-free AED 200,000 AED 400,000 AED 700,000 Singapore S$55,000 S$100,000 S$170,000 India ₹7,00,000 ₹20,00,000 ₹50,00,000 Malaysia RM 50,000 RM 100,000 RM 200,000

UAE figures are tax-free. Singapore tax is materially lower than UK/US/AU. Real salaries vary by employer, city and specialisation. Refreshed annually.

Job outlook + AI / automation risk

Strong — commercial aviation recovery + private space (SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Blue Origin) + urban air mobility (eVTOL) all expanding.

Low automation risk

Human judgement, hands-on physical work, or interpersonal trust make this hard to automate in the next 10–15 years.

Top employers for Aerospace Engineers

Airbus Rolls-Royce BAE Systems SpaceX Boeing Lockheed Martin Reaction Engines