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Aerospace Engineer resume skills and keywords

In 187 Aerospace Engineer job postings from 68 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Communication (61 %), Python (48 %), MATLAB (40 %), Security clearance (37 %) and Control systems (36 %). Of the top 40 skills, 32 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 8 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Aerospace Engineer job postings

Skills requested in 187 Aerospace Engineer job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Communication61 %Soft skill
Python48 %Tool
MATLAB40 %Tool
Security clearance37 %Certification
Control systems36 %Hard skill
Algorithms29 %Hard skill
Leadership26 %Soft skill
Aerodynamics24 %Hard skill
CAD24 %Hard skill
Data Analysis24 %Hard skill
Mentoring20 %Soft skill
Propulsion Systems19 %Hard skill
Collaboration18 %Soft skill
Systems Engineering18 %Hard skill
ANSYS17 %Tool
Problem Solving17 %Soft skill
Troubleshooting17 %Hard skill
Flight Operations16 %Hard skill
C++16 %Tool
CFD15 %Hard skill
System design15 %Hard skill
Schematics13 %Hard skill
C/C++12 %Hard skill
Robotics12 %Hard skill
Logistics12 %Hard skill
Mechanical design11 %Hard skill
Flexibility11 %Soft skill
Attention to detail11 %Soft skill
Teamwork11 %Soft skill
Systems Integration10 %Hard skill
Git10 %Tool
FAA Part 10710 %Certification
Electrical systems10 %Hard skill
Talent acquisition10 %Hard skill
Debugging9 %Hard skill
SolidWorks9 %Tool
System Architecture8 %Hard skill
FEA8 %Hard skill
Siemens NX8 %Tool

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (22)

Soft skills (8)

Tools and software (8)

Certifications and licenses (2)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these aerospace engineer postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

u.s citizen 41 %permanent resident 40 %u.s government 36 %lawful permanent 33 %mechanical engineering 30 %export regulations 30 %u.s department 26 %guidance navigation 25 %electrical engineering 25 %engineering mechanical 22 %launch vehicle 21 %citizen lawful 20 %arms regulations 20 %regulation itar 20 %international traffic 20 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Aerospace Engineer resume example. Then prepare for the Aerospace Engineer interview questions that test them.

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Aerospace Engineer resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Aerospace Engineer resume?

In 187 Aerospace Engineer job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Communication (61 %), Python (48 %), MATLAB (40 %), Security clearance (37 %) and Control systems (36 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Aerospace Engineer resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 8 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (61 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Aerospace Engineer postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Python (48 %), MATLAB (40 %), Security clearance (37 %), ANSYS (17 %), C++ (16 %) and Simulink (13 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 187 public Aerospace Engineer job postings at 68 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (114), Lever (26) and Ashby (47). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 187. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 187 public job postings for aerospace engineer roles (titles such as Senior GNC Engineer, GNC Engineer, Flight Test Engineer and Avionics Engineer) at 68 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 114, Lever 26 and Ashby 47. Employers in the sample include SpaceX, True Anomaly, Castelion Corporation, Rocket Lab Corporation, Anduril Industries and Ursa Major. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 187. Updated quarterly. Download the data: aerospace-engineer-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.