Career switch, measured
From Hardware Engineer to Aerospace Engineer
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 63% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Python, C++, Manufacturing, Electrical engineering; the main skills to add are Recruiting, Data analysis, CAD, Process improvement.
63%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillHardware EngineerAerospace Engineer
- Python45%55%
- C++30%39%
- Manufacturing36%40%
- Electrical engineering71%24%
- MATLAB10%32%
- Linux24%12%
- Computer vision10%21%
- Mechanical engineering10%31%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Aerospace Engineer postings, rarely in Hardware Engineer ones.
SkillHardware EngineerAerospace Engineer
- Recruiting10%25%
- Data analysis9%21%
- CAD10%19%
- Process improvement8%17%
- Stakeholder management7%15%
- Civil engineering–13%
- Risk management–9%
- Project management–8%
Plan your move to Aerospace Engineer
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