Types of engineering job

13. Aeronautical engineer

• 13. Aeronautical engineer
• National average salary: $97,150 per year
• Primary duties: Aeronautical engineers, also referred to as aerospace engineers, work in aviation, aerospace and defense. They develop, design, test and maintain aeronautical engineering systems that are used in helicopters, space shuttles, passenger airliners, fighter planes, stealth jets and other airborne vehicles. These engineers often focus on a particular part of the construction, such as electrical systems, structural engineering or software solutions.
• 14. Software engineer
• National average salary: $104,682 per year
• Primary duties: Software engineers design, develop, install and maintain computer software. They typically focus on either operating systems or computer programs and applications. These professionals utilize math, computer science and engineering skills to create new software, develop multi-platform programming and test their coding for stability and functionality. They regularly assess the performance of existing software systems and recommend updates, enhancements or new installations based on the company’s needs.