Discussion in Aerospace Med » aerospace nasa http://www.e-aerospacemed.com Thu, 13 May 2010 11:03:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 How much does a NASA aerospace engineer make in an hour? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-much-does-a-nasa-aerospace-engineer-make-in-an-hour http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-much-does-a-nasa-aerospace-engineer-make-in-an-hour#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:22:48 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-much-does-a-nasa-aerospace-engineer-make-in-an-hour
It depends. But a journeyman engineer can make anywhere between $34.34 to $44.65 per hour before locality pay is added.

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-much-does-a-nasa-aerospace-engineer-make-in-an-hour/feed 3 Do you think NASA has the solution of space travel in their hands already? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/do-you-think-nasa-has-the-solution-of-space-travel-in-their-hands-already http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/do-you-think-nasa-has-the-solution-of-space-travel-in-their-hands-already#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:32:35 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/do-you-think-nasa-has-the-solution-of-space-travel-in-their-hands-already I’ve been doing a lot of research on Matter-antimatter engines and how space travel works etc. And I keep thinking that maybe NASA already has the correct plans and calculations but isn’t saying anything.
NASA could have the means of space transportation on a high level but isn’t telling us (which i must admit is unfair but understandable in a way) or they really don’t know yet (which would actually shock me)
I dream of going into aerospace engineering or quantum mechanics but I’m just having a thought about this.
What do you think?

Sadly, no I wish they did but as nothing with mass can travel faster than the speed of light 2.99×10^8 m/s. Even if we could it would take to long. The speed of light is 299,792,458 meters/second, a light year is 9.4605284×10^15 meters, and the nearest star is 4.2 light years away. So it is 3.97342193×10^16 meters away. Traveling at the speed of light it would take 1.32*10^8 seconds which is 4.1829 years. At the speed of light which we cannot travel at sadly… :(

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/do-you-think-nasa-has-the-solution-of-space-travel-in-their-hands-already/feed 11 My dream: to work for nasa. Would a degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering from Rutgers U get me there? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/my-dream-to-work-for-nasa-would-a-degree-in-mechanicalaerospace-engineering-from-rutgers-u-get-me-there http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/my-dream-to-work-for-nasa-would-a-degree-in-mechanicalaerospace-engineering-from-rutgers-u-get-me-there#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:50:28 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/my-dream-to-work-for-nasa-would-a-degree-in-mechanicalaerospace-engineering-from-rutgers-u-get-me-there Rutgers has a program that inclues mechanical and aerospace engineering combined. I would rather go to a school that offers a degree where i can study simply in aerospace and aeronautical engineering but this one is most convenient. Would this degree be somewhat the same and what can it do for me. Where can i work and expect what pay from this? Any info on this would be great

Most design work for NASA is done by contractors such as Northrop Grumman. NASA does not hire many design engineers, but it does have a lot of engineers who monitor contractors’ progress.

In general, Aeronautical Engineering is best studied as a graduate degree rather than at the Bachelor’s level.

Aeronautical Engineers do get a high initial salary, but the work is cyclical, depending on military (and NASA) budgets and congressional whim. Many Engineers in the aerospace industry are unemployed from time to time.

Check out Capitol College’s degree in Astronautical Engineering.

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/my-dream-to-work-for-nasa-would-a-degree-in-mechanicalaerospace-engineering-from-rutgers-u-get-me-there/feed 2 What would a person with a Phd. in aerospace engineering, and 4 years work experience make in Germany/Europe? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-would-a-person-with-a-phd-in-aerospace-engineering-and-4-years-work-experience-make-in-germanyeurope http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-would-a-person-with-a-phd-in-aerospace-engineering-and-4-years-work-experience-make-in-germanyeurope#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:45:36 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-would-a-person-with-a-phd-in-aerospace-engineering-and-4-years-work-experience-make-in-germanyeurope This man has a phd. in aerospace engineering and worked at NASA for 4 years, how much would he expect to make in Europe.

Likely only if someone over there offered him a job first, because he had some skill that couldn’t be found among the Europeans. They’ve got laws giving their own nationals preference that have teeth, and they don’t ignore them as much as we do.

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With the current budget problems, NASA is going to have more engineers than it knows what to do with.

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/who-will-pay-you-more-boeing-or-nasa-for-aerospace-engineering/feed 2 How can I join NASA or ISRO? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-can-i-join-nasa-or-isro http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-can-i-join-nasa-or-isro#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:56:42 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-can-i-join-nasa-or-isro Friends, I am a student of 10th standard (will come in 11th in July). I am very much interested in astronomy and aerospace and I want to join NASA or ISRO and serve the space. So are there any space programmes or opportunities for students to join these organizations or I have to wait for future. If it is not possible now, then which branch should I take after 12th for astronomy and name the top institutes in which astronomy or aerospace is available……
Plz help…
Thanx in advance.

To join ISRO : min requirement as per latest notification is u need to be an engineer with avg of 65% marks in all semesters.The applied candidates are then screened thru written test and interview.

more details visit:WEB-SITE http://www.isro.gov.in or email : icrb@isro.gov.in

for nasa joining:

Min. requirement is u need to be a graduate math & science wud be advantageous to u .
Want to Work at NASA?

NASA is more than astronauts. there are scientists, engineers, computer programmers, personnel specialists, accountants, writers, maintenance workers and many kinds of people. At the NASAJobs Web site, you can learn more about NASA employment opportunities and programs.

At NASAJobs students can find opportunities for internships, cooperative programs and summer employment.

If you haven’t finished high school yet, former astronaut Dr. Sally K. Ride has these suggestions for you:

"The most important steps that I followed were studying math and science in school. I was always interested in physics and astronomy and chemistry, and I continued to study those subjects through high school and college on into graduate school. That’s what prepared me for being an astronaut; it actually gave me the qualifications to be selected to be an astronaut. I think the advice that I would give to any kids who want to be astronauts is to make sure that they realize that NASA is looking for people with a whole variety of backgrounds: they are looking for medical doctors, microbiologists, geologists, physicists, electrical engineers. So find something that you really like and then pursue it as far as you can and NASA is apt to be interested in that profession."

If you’ve graduated from college or are in the military, and you’re ready to apply, here’s how. visit: http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/astronauts/default.htm

visit : http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/howtoapply/default.htm

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/how-can-i-join-nasa-or-isro/feed 4 Is it impossible to get into NASA, like become an engineer? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/is-it-impossible-to-get-into-nasa-like-become-an-engineer http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/is-it-impossible-to-get-into-nasa-like-become-an-engineer#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:21:34 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/is-it-impossible-to-get-into-nasa-like-become-an-engineer I am a high school student in New Zealand. I want to pursue my career as an aerospace engineer in NASA so is it impossible to get a job in there with good pay. Cause I heard you need a higher iq to get into NASA. Any advice someone. Pls

NASA doesn’t hire a lot of engineering themselves, but they do have quite a few as contractors working for other companies and universities. You’d have a better shot at one of those jobs. NASA doesn’t care what your IQ is. They want to know you can do the job.

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/is-it-impossible-to-get-into-nasa-like-become-an-engineer/feed 5 What is the current need for Aerospace Engineers? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-is-the-current-need-for-aerospace-engineers http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-is-the-current-need-for-aerospace-engineers#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:29:44 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-is-the-current-need-for-aerospace-engineers What’s the current need right now and over the next few years, and what are the different jobs available? I plan to study the Astronautical side of Aerospace Engineering, but I know right now NASA is having a ton of cut backs. My idea is that the industry will pick back up once they start bringing in new programs and they will need new engineers who can adapt, but what do you think? I would appreciate any feedback from anyone with more experience! Thanks!

The future for Aerospace engineering is going to grow, with the technological world growing around us, NASA will be putting more time, energy and programs into MARS and updating some of the satellites that are ready to be replaced. The space station is here to say and to grow. The Dept of the Navy is relying on Aerospace engineering for missile research and upgrades. I hope you continue your plan on this course of study. There is always a need for good engineers and JPL in Pasadena is innovative in research and Mission control there is monitored 24/365. I believe research is the best course right now, but in a few years, by the time you’re done, there will be plenty of engineering opportunities. Good Luck to you.

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-is-the-current-need-for-aerospace-engineers/feed 1 I want to become a NASA engineer? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/i-want-to-become-a-nasa-engineer http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/i-want-to-become-a-nasa-engineer#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:02:59 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/i-want-to-become-a-nasa-engineer I’m a born canadian who aspires in becoming a NASA engineer. Currently I have a B.A in Applied Mathematics and currently at Cornell taking an undergrad in aerospace engineer. I plan on taking a Masters and Phd in aerospace engineer at MIT. Will this be good enough, I mean would I get job with NASA even though I may not be a U.S citizen.

The biggest problem you will have for getting a job at NASA is that you are not a US citizen. To work for NASA you are an employee of the United States Government so unless they have some insanely good reason to hire you and do lots of paper work every year to re-justify your job, you will not be able to work for NASA itself unless you obtain US citizenship.

BUT, that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. You could apply to the Canadian Space Agency and do work at NASA but be technically employed by CSA. CSA has a strong role in the shuttle and station programs with the robotic arms. Also, astronauts from other agencies do come to NASA a lot because that is one of two places in the world with the required astronaut training facilities (where those foreign astronauts go depends on the vehicle they are taking to get into orbit).

I am not sure if you can do duel citizenship, but I see that as the easiest route.

Also, I am not sure how far along you are in your current undergrad, but you should also look into NASA’s college programs (again, citizenship might be a big hurdle first). NASA’s co-operative education program is the BEST way to get your foot in the door at NASA. It gives you the opportunity to work there as a student and show them what you are made of. If you impress them it’s a great way to get a job. There have been years when Johnson Space Center has only hired "fresh-outs" from the co-op program. Graduate co-ops are also hired, but there are more places for undergraduates. http://coop.jsc.nasa.gov/index.html

NASA has other programs, too. Here is a link that will take you to all of NASA’s programs (USRP and GSRP are two I think you should look into, too): http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/about/index.html

Yet another option you have is to look at working for NASA’s contractors. Again, many require citizenship, but it will be easier to find companies that will hire you by looking at NASA’s contractors because it’s not always a requirement. A lot of times contractors (especially those that are able to work on site at NASA) are able to become experts in their fields and then NASA hires them full time. Most of the people that work onsite at NASA are actually contractors. The civil servant (government employee) population is smaller, but working for the government is typically viewed as a much better job).

Good luck with everything. Keep excelling and making yourself stand out!

P.S. Wernher von Braun was a naturalized U.S. citizen (ref. the post above).

]]> http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/i-want-to-become-a-nasa-engineer/feed 5 What qualifications would you need to join nasa? http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-qualifications-would-you-need-to-join-nasa http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-qualifications-would-you-need-to-join-nasa#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:41:15 +0000 admin http://www.e-aerospacemed.com/aerospace-nasa/what-qualifications-would-you-need-to-join-nasa Im guessing aerospace with pilot studies and a degree in maths, also ict would be good, anything else???
And would you need alot of piloting experience, how much, and in what field? Commercial fight or like as fighter pilot?

That really depends on what you want to do for NASA. It sounds like you want to be an astronaut, and that’s the hardest job to get – if you want to be a shuttle pilot, join the Air Force. If you want to go into space as a scientist, go get a PhD (bachelors degree is the minimum requirement, but having an advanced degree helps a lot). If you want to be a research scientist, go get a PhD (the pilot stuff won’t help you there at all). Or you could be hired as an engineer, a computer scientist, doctor, lawyer, architect, and many other things.

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