How to hire a military aircraft designer

How to hire a military aircraft designer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step military aircraft designer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a military aircraft designer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new military aircraft designer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the military aircraft designer you need to hire. Certain military aircraft designer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   Hiring the perfect military aircraft designer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of military aircraft designer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Military Aircraft Designer	Description	Hourly rate
   Military Aircraft Designer	Aerospace engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.	$25-65
   Engineering Scientist	An engineering scientist is responsible for designing new technological systems through the evaluation of scientific methods and innovative solutions. Engineering scientists analyze technical parts and components, researching the current engineering trends to meet public demands and interests... Show more	$31-59
   Aerospace Engineer	An aerospace engineer specializes in designing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft and spacecraft. Their responsibilities revolve around conducting tests and procedures to identify faults and inconsistencies, lead production processes, performing repairs and improvements, designing systems, and ensuring that all equipment complies with the safety regulations and standards... Show more	$34-67

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Military Aircraft

   Responsibilities:

   • Control and manage the testing documentation of magnetics and mechanical documents using custom small scale PDM system base on windows files.
   • Initiate and oversee development from initial concept sketch to final production, working closely with Chinese engineering and manufacturing vendors.
   • Create training seminar on how to use PowerPoint and the company presentation template effectively and provide custom companion materials.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your military aircraft designer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A military aircraft designer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, military aircraft designers' average salary in hawaii is 49% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level military aircraft designers 61% less than senior-level military aircraft designers.
   • Certifications. A military aircraft designer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a military aircraft designer's salary.

   Average military aircraft designer salary

   $85,689yearly

   $41.20 hourly rate

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   Entry-level military aircraft designer salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 2, 2026

4. Writing a military aircraft designer job description

   A military aircraft designer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a military aircraft designer job description:

   Military aircraft designer job description example

   Join us at our brand new location in Cedar Rapids. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have an Engineering background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag".
   
   See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in GPS systems, our array of products cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
   
   Engineering: Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
   The Role:
   
   + You may be involved in several of these areas of the design process including requirements capture, design and PCB layout, integration, verification, test, transition to manufacturing, collateral support and customer interface.
   
   + You will support design and integration with other team members including hardware, software, systems, test and operations as necessary.
   
   + Successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of engineering principals.
   
   Who You Are:
   
   + You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
   
   + You possess good organizational skills
   
   + You have the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
   
   **Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.**
   
   **This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.**
   
   **Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
   
   + Must currently be pursuing a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
   
   + US Citizen
   
   + Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
   
   **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
   
   + Junior or Senior in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering program
   
   + High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
   
   + Ability to work with a diverse team
   
   **EE Co-Op - Military GPS Hardware Design (Onsite)**
   
   **85016BR**
   
   EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression

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5. Post your job

   To find the right military aircraft designer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with military aircraft designers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit military aircraft designers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your military aircraft designer job on Zippia to find and recruit military aircraft designer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit military aircraft designers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new military aircraft designer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the military aircraft designer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new military aircraft designer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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