Career switch, measured
From Systems Engineer to Aerospace Engineer
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 59% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Python, Electrical engineering, MATLAB, Linux; the main skills to add are Manufacturing, C++, Mechanical engineering, Recruiting.
59%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillSystems EngineerAerospace Engineer
- Python27%55%
- Electrical engineering16%24%
- MATLAB10%32%
- Linux15%12%
- Regulatory compliance23%36%
- Troubleshooting21%16%
- Computer vision8%21%
- Leadership41%28%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Aerospace Engineer postings, rarely in Systems Engineer ones.
SkillSystems EngineerAerospace Engineer
- Manufacturing14%40%
- C++7%39%
- Mechanical engineering8%31%
- Recruiting9%25%
- Data analysis9%21%
- CAD–19%
- Civil engineering–13%
- Project management–8%
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