Hiring an aerospace engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
61 open postings ask for an aerospace engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 23 employers. The median advertised minimum is $86,900. 29 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
61open postings
23employers hiring
$86,900median advertised minimum
29new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 39 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an aerospace engineer?
Competitive. 23 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 19 open postings.
What should I pay an aerospace engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $86,900. Federal staff in series 0861 average $154,566 in actual pay.