Can Agents Work?

Jobs / Architecture and engineering / 17-3021.00

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

US jobs
11,280
Median wage
$82,890 a year
Job family
Architecture and engineering

Can agents do the work of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Architecture and engineering: Some tasks (first measured in the last 12 months)

Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.

Evidence: HWE-Bench, 79.9% of tasks completed.

Direct evidence that disagrees: Parametric CAD Bench V3, 9% of tasks fully completed (Perfect tasks).

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 11%Communicate with others about specifications or project detailsNot measured
  • 11%Determine resource needs of projects or operationsNot measured
  • 11%Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipmentNot measured
  • 10%Test performance of equipment or systemsNot measured
  • 9%Operate computer systems or computerized equipmentNot measured
  • 9%Document technical designs, procedures, or activitiesNot measured
  • 7%Maintain electronic, computer, or other technical equipmentNot measured
  • 6%Test characteristics of materials or productsNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in architecture and engineering, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Context only

These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  • Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  • Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
  • Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  • Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  • Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  • Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  • Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  • Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  • Design electrical and mechanical systems for avionic instrumentation applications.
Other job titles for this occupation (28)

Avionics Installation Technician · Avionics Test Technician · Engineering Technician · Engineering Test Technician · Flight Test Instrument Technician · Instrumentation Technician · Systems Test Technician · Test Technician · Aerographer · Aerospace Assembler · Aerospace Engineering Technologist · Aerospace Mechanic · Aerospace Operations Technologist · Aerospace Physiological Technician · Aerospace Technician · Aircraft Research Mechanic · Altitude Chamber Technician · Data Acquisition Technician · Engineering Specialist · Flight Data Technician · Flight Readiness Technician · Flight Technician · Flight Test Data Acquisition Technician · Research Mechanic · Test Equipment Mechanic · Test Specialist · Wind Tunnel Mechanic · Wind Tunnel Technician