Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
aerospace engineering drafter
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use CADD software
liaise with engineers
CADD software
use computer-aided engineering systems
engineering principles
engineering processes
mechanics
execute analytical mathematical calculations
use technical drawing software
mathematics
ICT software specifications
read engineering drawings
CAE software
multimedia systems
technical drawings
design drawings
aircraft mechanics
create technical plans
Optional & specialised skills
unmanned air systems
CAD software
3D modelling
common aviation safety regulations
draw blueprints
use CAD software
physics
defense system
synthetic natural environment
create a product's virtual model
electromechanics
render 3D images
develop assembly instructions
guidance, navigation and control
material mechanics
manual draughting techniques
fluid mechanics
stealth technology
product data management
archive documentation related to the work
use manual draughting techniques
adjust engineering designs
Other matches: aerospace engineer · marine engineering drafter · automotive engineering drafter · civil drafter · electromechanical drafter
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.