Career Profiles: Aerospace Engineering
Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineers research, design, develops and test aircraft, spacecraft and military systems. The type of knowledge required to engineer these systems includes: aircraft and spacecraft performance and design, aircraft stability and control, structures, materials and propulsion systems. Educational and training for aerospace engineering is a B.S. degree in engineering with a concentration in Aerospace. Advanced positions require an M.S. or Ph.D. Military experience is beneficial. Additional education in management or business is essential for future management positions.
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Career Possibilities:
Additional experience and/or education may be required
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Aerospace Scientist
- Air Traffic Engineer
- Airport Engineer
- Associate Engineer
- Astronaut
- Design Engineer
- Engineering Technician
- Environmental Tester
- Manufacturer's Representative
- Mechanical/Electrical Software Engineer
- Purchasing Agent
- Quality Control Specialist
- Safety Engineer
- Sales Engineer
- Structural Design Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Writer
- Test Engineer
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Where Employed:
- Aircraft/spacecraft manufacturers
- Colleges and universities
- Commercial airlines
- Communications industry
- Consulting firms
- Department of Defense
- Military
- Motor vehicles manufacturing industry
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Career Research Resources:
- Career exploration, exclusive jobs & internships for Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà students can be found on CareerLINK
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Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà College and Department Links:
- College website: College of Engineering
- Academic Advising: Undergraduate Advising Resources
- Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Degrees & Options: Colleges & Departments
