Hiring an aerospace engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
68 open postings ask for an aerospace engineer as of Nov 11, 2026, from 35 employers. The median advertised pay is $127,725, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 30 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 34 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 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 10 open postings.
What should I pay an aerospace engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $127,725. Federal staff in series 0861 average $153,414 in actual pay.
Where is an aerospace engineer being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (8) and Ohio (8). Together they hold 24% of its 68 open postings.
Who can help me hire an aerospace engineer?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.