Career switch, measured
From Thermal Engineer to Aerospace Engineer
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 81% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include MATLAB, Python, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing; the main skills to add are C++, Communication, Leadership, Electrical engineering.
81%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillThermal EngineerAerospace Engineer
- MATLAB61%32%
- Python68%55%
- Mechanical engineering54%31%
- Manufacturing39%40%
- Computer vision30%21%
- Recruiting34%25%
- CAD54%19%
- Regulatory compliance34%36%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Aerospace Engineer postings, rarely in Thermal Engineer ones.
SkillThermal EngineerAerospace Engineer
- C++–39%
- Communication11%35%
- Leadership–28%
- Electrical engineering–24%
- Process improvement–17%
- Troubleshooting–16%
- Civil engineering–13%
- Linux–12%
Plan your move to Aerospace Engineer
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