Principal/Authority
AEG.GEN.P6
Sets technical direction for multiple programs or disciplines.
Sets technical direction for multiple programs or disciplines.
The story of this role
Who does this work
Aerospace Engineer who is passionate about designing innovative aircraft and spacecraft components and systems.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Challenges in creating efficient and safe aerospace systems that meet rigorous performance standards.
- The internal problem: Frustration with complex problem-solving and the pressure of ensuring designs are flawless and sustainable.
- Why it matters: Belief that aerospace technology should advance humanity's exploration and understanding of space.
The plan
- Utilize critical thinking to analyze and solve complex challenges in aerospace design.
- Apply advanced mathematics and science principles to create efficient and effective designs.
- Conduct thorough reading and research to stay updated on technology trends and safety regulations.
- Engage in active listening during collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure diverse insights.
- Systematically test and validate designs to confirm safety and functionality before production.
What's at stake
Fail to meet project deadlines due to unforeseen design challenges. Create components that do not perform as intended, leading to unsafe flight operations. Miss opportunities for innovation due to lack of collaboration and effective communication.
Success looks like
Develop innovative aerospace components that push the boundaries of technology. Contribute to successful and safe missions in aviation and space exploration. Achieve personal and professional satisfaction from overcoming engineering challenges.
Summary
Sets technical direction for multiple programs or disciplines. Drives breakthrough innovations.
Level — P6 — Principal Professional
Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level
- Scope
- Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
- Autonomy
- Defines direction; minimal oversight
- Complexity
- Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
- Impact
- Organization-wide
- Decision rights
- Sets technical strategy for a major area
- Leadership
- Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities10
- Set technical direction for programscommonlevel
- Drive breakthrough innovationscommonlevel
- Lead multiple disciplinescommonlevel
- Influence industry standardscommonlevel
- Foster a culture of excellencecommonlevel
- Engage with global leaderscommonlevel
- Mentor top engineering talentcommonlevel
- Represent the organization at international forumscommonlevel
- Develop long-term strategic planscommonlevel
- Ensure organizational competitivenesscommonlevel
Tasks3
- Set technical directioncommonlevel
- Drive innovationscommonlevel
- Mentor top talentcommonlevel
Skills8
- Technical direction settingcommonlevel
- Breakthrough innovationcommonlevel
- Discipline leadershipcommonlevel
- Industry influencecommonlevel
- Excellence culturecommonlevel
- Global engagementcommonlevel
- Mentorshipcommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Technical direction strategiescommonlevel
- Innovation processescommonlevel
- Discipline leadershipcommonlevel
- Industry standardscommonlevel
- Excellence culturecommonlevel
- Global engagementcommonlevel
- Mentorship techniquescommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
competency8
- Transformational leadershipcommonlevel
- Influencecommonlevel
- Professionalismcommonlevel
- Innovationcommonlevel
- Global engagementcommonlevel
- Mentorshipcommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Competitivenesscommonlevel
qualification3
- 15–20+ years; national/international reputationcommonlevel
- Proven leadership in innovationcommonlevel
- Global industry influencecommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering – General VI | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Aerospace Engineering – General 6 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Principal Aerospace Engineering – General | common | medium0.78 | — |
| Principal/Authority | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
- code=17-2011.00title=Aerospace Engineerssource=corpusreviewStatus=approved