# Aerospace Engineers > 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. - Code: 17-2011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2011) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 16 tasks (10 core, 4 supplemental and 2 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements. Core task · Task 1339 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2015 2. Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment. Core task · Task 1337 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 3. Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations. Core task · Task 20724 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 4. Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles. Core task · Task 1345 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 5. Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers. Core task · Task 1340 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 6. Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products. Core task · Task 1335 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2015 7. Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards. Core task · Task 20725 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 8. Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates. Core task · Task 20726 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2015 9. Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products. Core task · Task 1341 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 10. Maintain records of performance reports for future reference. Core task · Task 1346 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 11. Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products. Supplemental task · Task 20727 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 12. Direct aerospace research and development programs. Supplemental task · Task 20728 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 13. Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements. Supplemental task · Task 1344 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 14. Design new or modify existing aerospace systems to reduce polluting emissions, such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, or smoke emissions. Supplemental task · Task 19601 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2015 15. Design or engineer filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions. Not rated · Task 19602 · Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2011 16. Evaluate biofuel performance specifications to determine feasibility for aerospace applications. 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