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Aerospace
South Carolina is rapidly becoming a vibrant international hub for aerospace and aviation.
This dynamic aerospace cluster encompasses over 400 civilian companies and four major military aviation facilities, highlighting South Carolina’s pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in the global aerospace industry.
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Aerospace
Aerospace Engineers
Design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.
Aerospace Technicians
Operate and maintain equipment used in testing new aircraft and spacecraft.
Aircraft Mechanics
Repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.
Aircraft Structure Assemblers
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Plan, coordinate, and direct activities in architectural and engineering companies.
Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Programmers and Operators
Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.
Electrical Drafters
Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.
Electrical Engineers
Design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. Also, design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft.
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Electronics Engineers
Design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems, from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPS). Many also work in areas closely related to computer hardware.
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