Aerospace engineer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for aerospace engineer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for aerospace engineer is 21390 (Aerospace engineers), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
21390
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 21390 covers
Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance. They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.
| Unit group | 21390 — Aerospace engineers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems and components such as aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, satellites and space-based communication systems
- Develop and conduct computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components using advanced mathematical modelling
- Prepare specifications for materials and processes to be used in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair or modification
- Supervise and coordinate the manufacturing, assembly, modification, repair and overhaul of aircraft and spacecraft
- Co-ordinate ground and flight tests of air and spacecraft
- Develop operational specifications, maintenance schedules and manuals for operators
To use NOC 21390 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 21390 →
Other job titles under NOC 21390
- Aerodynamics engineer
- Aeronautical engineer
- Aerospace structural engineer
- Aerospace systems engineer
- Aerospace test engineer
- Aircraft design engineer
- Stress engineer - aerospace
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 21390, one of these may fit better:
- Acoustics engineer — NOC 21301 (Mechanical engineers, TEER 1)
- Adhesives engineer — NOC 21320 (Chemical engineers, TEER 1)
- Aerospace research scientist — NOC 21100 (Physicists and astronomers, TEER 1)
- Agricultural engineer — NOC 21399 (Other professional engineers, TEER 1)
- Automotive engineer — NOC 21301 (Mechanical engineers, TEER 1)
- Avionics engineer — NOC 21310 (Electrical and electronics engineers, TEER 1)
- Biochemical engineer — NOC 21320 (Chemical engineers, TEER 1)
- Biomedical engineer — NOC 21399 (Other professional engineers, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for aerospace engineer?+
In NOC 2021, "aerospace engineer" is an example title in unit group 21390 — Aerospace engineers. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is aerospace engineer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 21390 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does aerospace engineer get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 21390 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a aerospace engineer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 21390 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says aerospace engineer but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 21390. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.