Hiring an aerospace engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
73 open postings ask for an aerospace engineer as of Oct 10, 2026, from 35 employers. The median advertised pay is $130,368, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 37 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
73open postings
35employers hiring
$130,368median advertised pay
37new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 47 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an aerospace engineer?
Competitive. 35 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Sierra Nevada Corporation with 13 open postings.
What should I pay an aerospace engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $130,368. Federal staff in series 0861 average $154,154 in actual pay.