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Aerospace Engineering

Posted on January 1, 2023January 1, 2023

What is geotechnical engineering?

Aerospace engineering is the design, construction and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles and weapons systems.

Aerospace engineers develop & integrate technology into aerospace vehicle systems for transportation, exploration, communication, & defense applications.

Specialization

Aeronautical engineers work with aircraft within the Earth’s atmosphere.

Astronautical engineers work with the science & technology of spacecraft & how they perform inside & outside Earth’s atmosphere

Aerospace engineers may become experts in:

  • aerodynamics
  • thermodynamics
  • materials
  • celestial mechanics
  • flight mechanics
  • propulsion
  • acoustics
  • control systems

Careers

Aerospace engineers work in industries that build aircraft, primarily in offices but may help oversee construction.

Aerospace engineers can work in many industries, including:

  • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • Research and Development
  • Air Transportation
  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

The median salary is $122,270 and the field is expected to grow 6% between 2021-2031.

Women make up 14.3% of aerospace engineers.

Education

The typical background is a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related field, They may pursue a Professional Engineering (PE) license in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Aerospace engineers can take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam after graduating from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. They may go on to earn their Professional Engineer license after 4 years of post-college work experience.

Duties and Skills

Aerospace engineers regular duties include:

  • Testing & prototyping
  • Design & assemble control panels, propulsion systems, guiding systems, computer systems
  • Develop safety and quality control standards
  • Ensure projects comply with regulations

Some valuable skills of aerospace engineers include:

  • Project management
  • Technical expertise
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical
  • Math skills
  • Innovation
  • Team work
  • Communication

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