What is Aerospace Engineering all about?
Hey there, I’m a junior in high school and I’m currently studying in the field of Engineering and I’ve been trying to explore all the types of Engineering careers. So far I’ve been leaning towards Architectural Engineering but I wanted to see about Aerospace Engineering. I know it deals with aircraft’s and space technology but what exactly do they do? I’ve always been a fan of space and aircraft’s and such but I wanted to see if this career is what builds rockets or missiles or if it simply deals with airplanes and helicopters. Any information about this would be very helpful. Thank you.
Good question!
I recently graduated with a BS in aerospace engineering. The coursework is very similar to that of mechanical engineering, but includes classes that focus on aerospace structures, stability and control, propulsion, aircraft and spacecraft design, etc.
Realistically, aerospace engineers can work on just about any type of engineering project, but they are especially well suited for work on cars, engines, airplanes, missiles, satellites, ships, etc. In my case, I now work as a systems engineer on satellite ground stations. My work has no direct connection to the aerospace discipline but I am still very able to perform my duties.
Hope that helps! I know I found the major to be very enjoyable even if it is a lot of work!
Good question!
I recently graduated with a BS in aerospace engineering. The coursework is very similar to that of mechanical engineering, but includes classes that focus on aerospace structures, stability and control, propulsion, aircraft and spacecraft design, etc.
Realistically, aerospace engineers can work on just about any type of engineering project, but they are especially well suited for work on cars, engines, airplanes, missiles, satellites, ships, etc. In my case, I now work as a systems engineer on satellite ground stations. My work has no direct connection to the aerospace discipline but I am still very able to perform my duties.
Hope that helps! I know I found the major to be very enjoyable even if it is a lot of work!
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Simply sayin, it deals with the designig, manufacturing, maintenance & study of aerospace related elements.
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Aerospace engineering is generally linked to aircrafts, it is not just the aircrafts that this branch of study deals with. Apart from aircrafts, it also deals with spacecrafts and airborne weapons technologies, and the technical aspects of each of these. The aerospace industry has applications in a wide range of areas ranging from commercial to military.
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http://www.techrentals.com.au/
http://www.infocobuild.com/newsmedia/scintech/scintech-space.html
This contains some links to websites offering the latest news and information from the industry related to aerospace engineering, so it can help you understand better about what they are doing.
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