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How much do remote aerospace engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote aerospace engineering in Utah is $98,901.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,600.00 and $120,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do remote aerospace engineers effectively collaborate with on-site teams during complex projects?

Remote aerospace engineers typically use a variety of digital tools—such as video conferencing, collaborative CAD platforms, and project management software—to stay connected with on-site teams. Regular virtual meetings and clear documentation help ensure everyone is aligned on project milestones and technical requirements. While working remotely can pose challenges, such as limited access to physical prototypes or lab equipment, strong communication skills and proactive scheduling of virtual check-ins help bridge the gap. Many organizations also facilitate occasional in-person visits for critical design reviews or testing phases to maintain seamless collaboration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote aerospace engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Aerospace Engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering principles, problem-solving skills, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field. Proficiency in CAD software (like CATIA or SolidWorks), simulation tools (such as MATLAB or ANSYS), and familiarity with industry standards are crucial, along with certifications like a Professional Engineer (PE) license being advantageous. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and time management skills help remote engineers collaborate effectively and stay productive without direct supervision. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering innovative, accurate solutions and ensuring successful project outcomes in a distributed work environment.

What is remote aerospace engineering?

Remote aerospace engineering involves performing aerospace engineering tasks—such as designing, analyzing, testing, and managing aerospace systems—from a location outside of a traditional office or laboratory, typically via digital collaboration tools. Remote aerospace engineers may work on aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, or related systems and often use specialized software to simulate and analyze designs. This setup enables flexibility and access to global talent while maintaining high standards of security and communication. Many aerospace companies now offer remote or hybrid positions in response to advances in technology and changing workplace trends.

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Infographic showing various Remote Aerospace Engineering job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,901 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

Aerospace Engineer

Defense Contract Management Agency

Clearfield, UT • On-site, Remote

$90K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Duties
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  • Implements agency policy and provides expert engineering support.
  • Analyzes engineering surveillance applications and developments.
  • Administers contracts in accordance with agency policies/standards/metrics and standard operating procedures for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions.
  • Assesses/records contractor performance using DCMA engineering surveillance performance indicators; then provides expert feedback to the Chief Engineer (CE).
  • Prepares/evaluates documents regarding specific, unique, engineering/manufacturing issues.
  • Provides expert feedback to the CE based upon daily application of engineering/analyses processes and agency reporting requirements.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive, Sensitive Compartmented Information
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Drug Test: Required

Qualifications
To qualify for an Interdisciplinary Engineer position your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Basic Requirement:
  • A Bachelor's Degree or higher in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

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  • A combination of education and experience college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

  1. Professional Registration or Licensure Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
  2. Written Test Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
  3. Specified academic courses Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the Basic Requirements above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in the Basic Requirements above.
  4. Related curriculum Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g. engineering technology physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

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B. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirement above, you must possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Applying engineering/analysis principles, concepts, and standards in support of complex defense acquisition systems.
  • Overseeing the Development Life Cycle for major Acquisition programs.
  • Providing technical support for embedded software, missile systems, and sensor technologies.
  • Reviewing contracts for contractor compliance.
  • Providing technical advice on contract application/development changes.
  • Leadership experience conducting engineering/analytical surveillance on substantive/critical/unique changes; implementing agency policy/processes.

Education
If the position has a minimum education requirement you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. Or, if you are using education to qualify in lieu of specialized experience you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. The transcripts must include your name, the name of the college or university, class/course list, completed number of credits/hours, and the date degree conferred (if applicable). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses must be current at time of application.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional information
  • This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
  • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
  • Financial Disclosure Required
  • Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner 2 certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.
  • Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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