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$86,000

Median annual salary based on certification and degree program completion.

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Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Aeronautics: Powerplant
Certificate of Achievement
Aeronautics: Powerplant
AS Degree
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Aeronautics: Powerplant
Certificate of Achievement
Aeronautics: Powerplant
AS Degree
Agriculture - Horticulture And Landscaping
AS Degree
Agriculture - Landscape Practices
Certificate of Achievement
Agriculture Animal Science
AS-T Degree

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.
Advance Mechanics
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Automotive Body And Paint Technician
AS Degree
Advanced Automotive Body And Paint Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Automotive Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Automotive Technology
AS Degree

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
CIS: Computer Science
AS Degree
CIS: Computer Science
Certificate of Achievement
CNSE: Windows Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
CSIS: Computer Hardware
Certificate of Proficiency
Computer Engineering
AS Degree

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
Advanced Transportation Technology - Electric Vehicles
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Transportation Technology - Electric Vehicles
AS Degree
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Assist electromechanical engineers in such activities as computer-based process control, instrumentation, or machine design. May prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, plan the flow of work, conduct statistical studies, or analyze production costs.
Advanced Transportation Technology - Electric Vehicles
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Transportation Technology - Electric Vehicles
AS Degree
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology
Certificate of Achievement

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Basic Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering Aide
AS Degree
Engineering Aide
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering And Technology
AA Degree
Engineering Technician
AS Degree

Assist mechanical engineers in such activities as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment or plan the flow of work. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
Basic Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering Aide
AS Degree
Engineering Aide
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering And Technology
AA Degree
Engineering Technician
AS Degree

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Aeronautics: Powerplant
Certificate of Achievement
Aeronautics: Powerplant
AS Degree
Automated Robotic Welding Systems
Certificate of Achievement
Automation And Control Systems
AS Degree
Automation Technician - Mechatronics
Certificate of Achievement