What does a Aerospace Engineer do?

You design and build aircraft, satellites, or rockets.

How much does a Aerospace Engineer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 80'000, mid ~CHF CHF 105'000 per year (approximate).

Aerospace Engineer

Engineering

Aerospace engineers develop and design aircraft, satellites, and spacecraft. They work on aerodynamic optimizations, propulsion systems, and safety technologies for civil and military aviation as well as space missions.

Entry

~CHF 80'000

CHF 6'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 145'000

CHF 12'083/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Aerospace Engineer

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 80'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics10/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT9/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)2/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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