Description
The engineering discipline that deals with the design and development of systems that can control the motion of automobiles, ships, space- and aircraft. It includes control over vehicle's trajectory from its present location to a designated target and vehicle's speed and altitude.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 0 occupations
- Optional in 15 occupations
- Total: 15 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Optional for
- Marine engineering technicianMarine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing processes, installation, and maintena…
- Aerospace engineering technicianAerospace engineering technicians work with aerospace engineers to operate, maintain and test equipment used on aircraft and spacecraft. They review blueprints and instructions to …
- Aerospace engineering drafterAerospace engineering drafters convert the aerospace engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using computer-aided design programs. Their drawings detail dimensions, fast…
- Vessel assembly supervisorVessel assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in boat and ship manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures t…
- Satellite engineerSatellite engineers develop, test and oversee the manufacture of satellite systems and satellite programmes. They may also develop software programs, collect and research data, and…
- Marine engineering drafterMarine engineering drafters convert the marine engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods…
- Automotive engineering drafterAutomotive engineering drafters convert the automotive engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling…
- Marine surveyorMarine surveyors inspect vessels intended for operations in maritime or open sea waters. They ensure that vessels and equipment follow the regulations laid down by the Internationa…
- Automotive engineering technicianAutomotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport, …
- Automation engineering technicianAutomation engineering technicians collaborate with automation engineers to develop applications and systems for the automation of the production process. Automation engineering te…
- Naval architectNaval architects design, build, maintain and repair all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They analyse floating structures and take variou…
- Automotive engineerAutomotive engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and operation of motor vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses and their respective engineering systems.…
- Vessel assembly inspectorVessel assembly inspectors use measuring and testing equipment to inspect and monitor boat and ship assemblies to ensure conformity to engineering specifications and to safety stan…
- Automation engineerAn Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated systems and processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety in industrial, manufacturing, and technologica…
- Aerospace engineerAn Aerospace Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the production of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related systems. They apply advanced principles of physics, aer…
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Last updated on February 19, 2026