3 Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Aerospace engineers research, design, create, maintain, and test the performance of aircrafts, missiles, satellites, space vehicles, weapons systems, and the components of these crafts.

In a typical day, an aerospace engineer's duties might include:
• Using scientific principles and computer-aided design programs to design aircraft, their components, and support devices
• Supervising the assembly of airframes and installation of components including engines and instruments
• Participating in flight-test programs to measure aircraft variables including take-off distances, rate of climb, and landing capabilities.