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Do you watch the historic launches of spacecrafts or the landings of Mars rovers and think to yourself, "I would love to be a part of that?"
Aerospace engineers are part of the project teams that make these kinds of missions successful!
What Do Aerospace Engineers Do?
The career possibilities are endless! Aerospace engineering specializations include:
Aerodynamics
Spacecraft navigation
Thermodynamics
Aerospace materials
and more!
Based on your area of interest, you could be:
Researching new technology and analyzing data to make airplanes and helicopters more efficient
Designing or manufacturing parts for satellites, planetary exploration devices or defense systems
Planning and designing space missions
Quiz
Which of these projects might aerospace engineers work on?
All of these projects require aerospace expertise to be successful!
Did you know?
How Would You Contribute To Society?
Some applications of aerospace engineering include:
satellites for weather monitoring, navigation (GPS), telecommunication
space exploration
national defense and safety
airline travel
Quiz
Which of the following are current applications of aerospace engineering?
The end results of aerospace engineering applications are vast including spacecrafts to transport humans into space, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drones) for transport and agriculture, and satellites that provide GPS services.
Where Can You Work?
Aerospace engineers can find careers paths in different types of organizations. Here are some examples:
Space Agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
European Space Agency (ESA)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Aircraft Manufacturers
Airbus
Boeing
Bombardier
Embraer
Private Aerospace Manufacturers
MDA
Lockheed Martin
SpaceX
National Defense Agencies
National Air Force
Is This Career Path For You?
Yes...
if you enjoy advanced math and science
if you are curious and like thinking outside the box (or this world!)
if you love problem solving and working with others towards a common goal
Maybe not...
if calculus and physics weren't your favourite courses
if you like pre-established processes and systems
if you prefer solo projects
Take Action
Here's what you can do next to get started:
This Byte has been authored by
Karishma Vaz
Learning Content Developer